Debinna Bonnerjee Drapes Daughters in Nauvaari Sarees for Republic Day Anthem

Actress Debinna Bonnerjee celebrated Republic Day by dressing her two young daughters in traditional Nauvaari sarees and sharing a video of them singing the national anthem. She emphasized the importance of "showing up" for such occasions as a parent, even when tired, to instill values of participation and pride. Bonnerjee also reflected on how children learn by observation, sharing an instance where her daughter mimicked her style on a shoot. She and her husband, Gurmeet Choudhary, welcomed both daughters via surrogacy in 2022.

Key Points: Debinna Bonnerjee's Daughters Sing Anthem in Sarees

  • Shared video of daughters singing anthem
  • Dressed girls in orange & green Nauvaari sarees
  • Emphasized "showing up" as a parent
  • Reflected on teaching by example
  • Daughter copied her style on a shoot day
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Debinna Bonnerjee 'shows up' despite being tired for her baby girls, drapes them in Nauvaari sarees on Republic Day

Actress Debinna Bonnerjee shares how she "showed up" for her daughters on Republic Day, dressing them in Nauvaari sarees for a heartfelt national anthem performance.

"Festivals and national days are not just dates. They are habits. They are participation. - Debinna Bonnerjee"

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Actress Debinna Bonnerjee took to her social media account to share an adorable video of her two little daughters singing the national anthem on republic day, dressed in Nauvaari sarees.

The actress highlighted that though she was extremely tired and wanted to stay in bed, she chose to "show up" for her kids.

The actress shared an adorable video of her kids singing the song while celebrating Republic day in their housing society.

Debinna wrote, "Today wasn't planned... it unfolded

I thought I'd just dress the girls in simple white with a Tiranga dupatta.

Then suddenly, it became kashta sarees - one in orange, one in green."

She added, "Then suddenly, it became the National Anthem... sung on stage... because that's the one song they know by heart, no fear of forgetting lines, only courage to try.

There was a surprise prize, many little moments after, and a very full day."

She added, "But when I wrap today up in my mind, what stays with me is this -

It was a holiday.

I wanted to stay in bed.

I wanted "me time."

And yet, I chose to go down.

Because if I don't show up for these days...

how will they learn to?"

*Festivals and national days are not just dates.

They are habits.

They are participation.

They are showing up even when it's easier not to. Today, I'm satisfied.

Because celebration only becomes celebration when we take part."

She further wishing everyone on the occassion, Debinna wrote, "Happy Republic Day

From a mother, raising two tiny citizens with big pride."

Earlier, Debinna had reflected on how teaching kids is by actually making them watch and observe everything, especially parents.

The actress has taken to her social media account to share a video of herself getting ready for a shoot.

The video featured the actress in her busy mode while her husband Gurmeet Choudhary and their little daughter made an appearance in an adorable manner.

Debinna wrote, "Getting ready in the vanity.

Layers of glam, quiet focus. And then she walks in. One of those days. No school.

So she comes along with me. She sits there, watching. Between mirrors, makeup, and conversations. I pick her up, she settles in.

As if this space was always meant for both of us."

She further wrote, "Her father joins us for a moment. A kiss. A pause. And as we step out, I notice something. She's wearing gloves too. Just like mine. Maybe this is how it begins. Not by teaching. But by letting them watch."

Debinna revealed that her daughter was on set with her because she had a holiday at school.

She highlighted how her daughter copied her style of wearing netted gloves and surprisingly wore a pair herself too.

For the uninitiated, Gurmeet and Debinna welcomed their first child, a daughter, in April 2022 via surrogacy, and their second daughter in November 2022.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Nauvaari sarees on little girls for Republic Day? What a lovely and culturally rich idea! Goes beyond just wearing tricolor clothes. More parents should think of such meaningful ways to celebrate.
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Aman W
Respectfully, while the sentiment is nice, it feels a bit performative to share this on social media. Most Indian mothers 'show up' every single day without posting about it. The real celebration is in the quiet, consistent efforts.
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Sarah B
"Festivals and national days are not just dates. They are habits." This line really struck a chord. As an expat in India, I see how deeply this is woven into the culture here. Learning so much from how Indian families celebrate together.
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Karthik V
The part about letting them watch, not just teaching, is so true for Indian parenting. We learn by observing our elders during festivals, prayers, everything. Glad she's carrying that tradition forward. Jai Hind!
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Nisha Z
The national anthem sung without fear of forgetting lines 🥺 That's the purest form of love for the country. Makes me miss celebrating Republic Day in my housing society back in Pune. Great message for all parents!

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