Actress Rakul Preet Singh, who was recently seen in , has shared her opinion on the ideal hero to essay the role of Lord Krishna if ever the Indian epic of Mahabharata is adapted into a movie. The actress also reminisced about her childhood Janmashtami celebrations. The actress spoke with IANS, and shared memories of her Janmashtami as a kid, and how the festive spirit used to bind everyone.
She said, "I remember, in school as a kid we would be so excited about Dahi Handi. Participating in the ceremony was such an exhilarating experience. The energy, the teamwork, and the festive spirit all come together in such a vibrant way.
Also, last year I attended Dahi Handi in Maharashtra for the very first time. And the experience was really amazing." She further mentioned, "I remember playing Radha in a school play.
As a young kid it was so exciting dressing up in the traditional attire, with the beautiful ghoonghat, jewellery, and flowers. The excitement of performing on stage, dancing, and being part of that celebration with friends was pure joy." Although the actress has visited Mathura, she never got a chance to visit the city during Janmashtami, the time when the city is a sight to behold.
Expressing her wish to visit Mathura during the festival, she said, "I should go there during Janmashtami as it must be so special. The energy there, the spirit and devotion with which it is celebrated..
. It would be such a beautiful celebration and I definitely would love to experience it. St.