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Ajay Devgn Celebrates Gudi Padwa with Puran Poli, Shares Festive Glimpse

Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn celebrated Gudi Padwa by sharing a photo of the traditional festive dish, Puran Poli. The festival marks the Maharashtrian New Year and symbolizes spring and new beginnings. Devgn is married to actress Kajol, who comes from a prominent Marathi film family including her mother Tanuja and grandmother Shobhana Samarth. On the work front, Devgn is preparing for upcoming films including Golmaal 5, which will feature the original cast and Akshay Kumar.

Key Points: Ajay Devgn Shares Gudi Padwa Feast of Puran Poli

  • Ajay Devgn shares festive meal
  • Gudi Padwa marks Maharashtrian New Year
  • Puran Poli is a traditional sweet flatbread
  • Kajol's family has Marathi film legacy
  • Golmaal 5 announced with original cast
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Ajay Devgn marks Gudi Padwa with a plate of traditional Puran Poli

Bollywood star Ajay Devgn marks Maharashtrian New Year with traditional sweet flatbread. He is married to Kajol, who has deep Marathi film roots.

Ajay Devgn marks Gudi Padwa with a plate of traditional Puran Poli
"Nothing says Gudi Padwa like a plate of Puran Poli. - Ajay Devgn"

Mumbai, March 19

Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn celebrated the festival of Gudi Padwa by sharing a glimpse of a festive delicacy, Puran Poli, a traditional Maharashtrian delicacy that is synonymous with the occasion.

Taking to his social media account, Ajay posted a picture of a plate of freshly prepared Puran Poli served with ghee and flavoured milk, arranged on a banana leaf placed on top of a wooden table.

The caption on the picture read, "Nothing says Gudi Padwa like a plate of Puran Poli."

Talking about Gudi Padwa, the festival marks the Maharashtrian New Year and is celebrated with great enthusiasm across Maharashtra and parts of western India.

The festival symbolises the arrival of spring, prosperity and new beginnings.

Traditional foods such as Puran Poli, a sweet flatbread stuffed with jaggery and lentils, are made and are an integral part of the celebrations.

Talking about Ajay Devgn, the actor is married to actress Kajol, who has Maharashtrian roots. Kajol, from her maternal side, comes from a prominent Marathi film family.

Her mother Tanuja is a noted veteran actress, while her grandmother Shobhana Samarth and aunt Nutan were iconic names in Indian cinema.

Ajay and Kajol tied the knot in 1999 in a traditional Maharashtrian ceremony at the Devgn residence in Mumbai.

The couple have two children, daughter Nysa Devgan and son Yug Devgan.

On the professional front, Ajay was last seen in De De Pyaar De 2 and is currently gearing up for Golmaal 5 and Drishyam 3, among other upcoming projects.

A few days ago, Ajay along with ace filmmaker Rohit Shetty announced the 5th installment of their hit comedy franchise, Golmaal.

The movie along with the original starcast starring Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, will also see Sharman Joshi who was a part of Golmaal's first installment.

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar will also be seen in Golmaal 5.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see celebrities promoting our regional festivals. Gudi Padwa is not just a Maharashtrian new year, it's a celebration of spring and harvest. More power to such traditions. Also, excited for Golmaal 5!
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Sarah B
As someone new to India, I love learning about these festivals through posts like this. The food looks delicious! Can someone explain what's inside Puran Poli? The article says jaggery and lentils, which sounds like a unique and tasty combination.
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Aman W
While it's nice to see, sometimes it feels like a social media gesture. I hope the celebration is genuine and not just for likes. That said, any promotion of our diverse culture is a plus. Wishing everyone a prosperous new year.
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Kavya N
The banana leaf and wooden table setup is so authentic! Brings back memories of my aaji's house in Pune. Gudi Padwa ki hardik shubhechha! Also, the fact that Ajay and Kajol had a Maharashtrian wedding is so sweet. True love respects culture.
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Vikram M
Festivals and food – the best combo! This is what makes India incredible. We have so many new years across states. Ugadi, Baisakhi, Poila Boishakh, and now Gudi Padwa. Each with its own special dish. Unity in diversity at its tastiest.

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