For actor Nimrat Kaur, Diwali embodies the warmth of home and the essence of Delhi. “From childhood, my association with Diwali has always been about being home — surrounded by my maa, my nani and if my sister is free, her as well. There is no Diwali for me without being at home,” Kaur says, adding, “I’d never want to celebrate Diwali away from home.
” Also Read: Diwali 2024 | Adah Sharma: My way of celebrating is giving thanks Ask her about how the family celebrates the festival of lights and Kaur describes it as a “simple affair” at home. She shares that the festivities kickstart with pre- Diwali shopping at malls or local markets, where everyone picks out gifts to exchange. The house is beautifully decorated, and everyone dresses to impress.
“Once we light all the candles and diyas after the puja and have an early dinner, we usually sit in the car and go for a drive to see how other houses are decorated—what they did this year and what they did last year. We’ve lived here for so long, and we know people, so we just enjoy going around and seeing what’s happening. Sometimes we also love going for ice cream in Sector 18 (Noida).
” Regarding outfits, Kaur shares, “My mom says ‘Sohni tarah tyaar hona hai’. She is very clear about dressing up well for Diwali because pictures are taken for family and friends. We dress up really well—not just in designer clothes, but we must look bright and colorful.
My mother always buys me a new outfit for Diwali..