Kartik Aaryan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan attend Anurag Basu's Saraswati Puja
Mumbai, January 23
Filmmaker Anurag Basu on Friday hosted a Saraswati Puja at his home, where several B-towners marked their presence.
From Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, to Vishal Bhardwaj, Kartik Aaryan, and Imtiaz Ali, many members of the film industry gathered at Basu's annual Saraswati Puja.
Some of them even posed for paps who were stationed outside Basu's house. Aditya and Sara shared smiles as they reunited on the auspicious occasion.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended greetings on the occasion of the festival.
He wrote on X, "Wishing you all countless blessings on the sacred festival of Basant Panchami, dedicated to the beauty and divinity of nature. May the blessings of Mother Saraswati, the Goddess of knowledge and arts, be bestowed upon everyone. With her grace, may every life always remain illuminated by wisdom, discernment, and intelligence--this is heartfelt prayer."
Earlier today, devotees gathered in large numbers at Sangam in Prayagraj during the annual Magh Mela to take a holy dip on the occasion of Basant Panchami.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see celebrities using their platform to celebrate our culture. But I do wish the article focused a bit more on the significance of the puja itself rather than just who attended. The PM's message about wisdom and knowledge is the real highlight here.
Aditya and Sara looking great! Always nice when co-stars maintain a friendly bond off-screen. The pictures from Prayagraj must be amazing too – nothing beats the devotion at Sangam during Magh Mela.
As someone new to Indian festivals, I find this beautiful. The blend of a major religious event with modern celebrity culture is fascinating. The Prime Minister's tweet was very poetic.
Basant Panchami always brings such a positive vibe. Whether it's in Mumbai film parties or the grand scale at Prayagraj, the devotion is the same. May Maa Saraswati bless all students with focus for their exams! 📚
Anurag Basu hosting this every year is a nice tradition. In an industry that's often criticized for being westernized, such gatherings are a subtle but important nod to roots. Also, Kartik Aaryan seems to be everywhere these days!
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