Randeep Hooda shares heartwarming moments from daughter Nyomica's first rice ceremony
Mumbai, July 19
Actor Randeep Hooda shared heartwarming glimpses of a special milestone in his daughter Nyomica's life.
Taking to Instagram, he posted adorable moments from her first rice ceremony, also known as Chakumba. The 'Jaat' actor also expressed his emotions and gratitude towards everyone who blessed her on the occasion. Calling it a moment he wished he 'could hold on to forever,' Randeep shared his joy over celebrating Nyomica's special milestone with loved ones. Sharing a series of images, he wrote, "There are moments you wish you could hold on to forever! Nyomica's #Chakumba was one of them. Her first taste of rice and a heart full of gratitude for everyone who blessed her."
The first image from the ceremony featured Randeep Hooda sitting alongside his wife Lin Laishram, who was seen holding their daughter in her lap. The 'Murder 3' actor also shared pictures with his parents and other family members. One candid moment captured Lin cradling their daughter while Randeep lovingly played with her. Another picture showed guests sitting on the floor and enjoying a traditional meal as part of the celebrations.
Randeep Hooda was dressed in a traditional white kurta and dhoti for the ceremony, while his wife Lin Laishram complemented him in an elegant pink saree paired with a matching shawl. The couple looked graceful in their traditional attire as they celebrated the special occasion with their family and loved ones.
For the unversed, Chakumba is a traditional rice-feeding ceremony observed in the Manipuri Meitei community. The ritual marks an important milestone in an infant's life, celebrating the child's first taste of solid food, particularly rice, and the beginning of the weaning journey.
Randeep and Lin embraced parenthood with the arrival of their first child, a baby girl named Nyomica, on March 10, 2026. In an Instagram post, the couple revealed that the name, suggested by the actor's sister, carries a beautiful meaning-symbolizing "divine grace, freedom, and limitlessness as the sky."
— IANS
Reader Comments
So heartwarming to see a celebrity celebrating regional traditions. The Meitei community's Chakumba ceremony is something special. It's good that Randeep and Lin are keeping their culture alive in front of the whole country. Also, Lin's pink saree is absolutely stunning!
As someone from the US, I really appreciate learning about different cultures. The Chakumba ceremony sounds so meaningful. Randeep Hooda seems like a genuine family man. Nyomica is blessed to have such loving parents. Wishing them all the best!
This is so precious! The rice ceremony is such a big deal in many Indian communities. I love how Randeep is so proudly sharing these moments with the world. The picture of him playing with Nyomica while Lin holds her is just too cute. ❤️
Nice to see a Bollywood actor honoring North Eastern traditions. We often forget how diverse India's cultures are. One small point though - it would have been nice if the article mentioned when exactly this ceremony happened. Just curious about the timeline since Nyomica was born in March last year. But overall, lovely family moment!
That kurta-dhoti look is pure class! Randeep always carries traditional wear with such elegance. And Lin in that pink saree with matching shawl - what a gorgeous couple. This ceremony reminds me of annaprashan in Bengali culture. So many beautiful traditions across India for welcoming babies into the world of food! 🎉
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