Varun Sharma talks about 'family-oriented' Diwali with special feast of puri aloo
Mumbai, Oct 20
Actor Varun Sharma, who is known for 'Fukrey', 'Dilwale', 'Chhichhore' and others, has shared his plans for Diwali night.
The actor spoke with IANS during the festive season, and shared that it's going to be a "family-oriented" Diwali for him this time around.
He told IANS, "Diwali celebration plans for me are going to be very simple. Like every year, I celebrate Diwali in the evening with my family. The entire family gets together, sits, chats, eats amazing food, and just stays at home. We light up the house and, dressed in festive attire, the whole family together, sings, chats, and enjoys delicious food. So, it's a very simple, family-oriented plan for me this Diwali".
Talking about his fondest memory of Diwali, he said, "It would be from when I used to live in Jalandhar. I was very small, and like every small town, all the neighbors would gather outside their houses to chat and spend time together. That one night was the only time we were actually allowed to stay outside till late, around 11 or 12 at night to meet our friends, go to their houses, and just enjoy ourselves".
He further mentioned, "We really used to look forward to Diwali because it meant seeing all the neighborhood kids and friends dressed up in cute festive attires, celebrating together, and eating delicious food. In fact, just being together, even if there wasn't much to do, and staying up late itself was very exciting for us kids".
When asked about his favourite Diwali snack, he said, "My favorite Diwali snack would obviously be sweets! They've always been my favorite. But every year, since childhood and even till today, we make puri aloo, which my mum prepares. She truly makes the best puri aloo in the world. It's a very regular & basic dish, but there are so many beautiful memories attached to it".
— IANS
Reader Comments
Puri aloo for Diwali? That's so relatable! While everyone talks about fancy snacks, this basic comfort food with family is what makes festivals special. My mom makes the best puri aloo too - nothing beats homemade food during festivals.
As someone who's celebrated Diwali with Indian friends, this article captures the beautiful simplicity of the festival. The emphasis on family, food, and childhood memories is universal. Wish more celebrities would share such grounded stories.
While I appreciate the sentiment, I wish he'd also mentioned supporting local artisans and small businesses during Diwali. Many families are struggling, and celebrity endorsements could really help the local economy. Still, nice to see him keeping traditions alive.
His description of small-town Diwali celebrations is so heartwarming! The sense of community, staying up late with neighbors - these are the traditions we need to preserve. Makes me miss my childhood Diwalis in our colony.
Refreshing to see a Bollywood star talk about simple pleasures instead of lavish parties. Diwali should be about family bonding and creating memories, not just social media posts. More power to Varun for keeping it real! ðŸ™
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