Indian celebrities share personal Deepavali celebrations

Various Indian film personalities have shared insights into their Deepavali traditions and celebrations.

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar shared a video of himself performing pooja, featuring his son Aarav and photos of his late parents. He described the festival as a time for sharing happiness and spending time with loved ones.

Kannada film actors also detailed their customs. Akshitha Bopaiah noted celebrating the festival in Dubai. Shanvi Srivastava discussed traditions such as making rangoli, performing Kalam Puja, and preparing suran ki bhaji. She also mentioned a shift away from bursting crackers due to environmental concerns. Ranjani Raghavan highlighted the importance of family celebrations and the tradition of purchasing new clothes for the festival.