For the Bollywood brigade, Diwali — the Indian festival of lights — is a season to let go. When tabloid! asked them about their Diwali plans they were unanimous in their decision to gorge on sweets and spend some quality time with their loved ones.
This year, their decorated doors will be thrown open for their family and friends. Clearly, the thought of expanding waistlines will be tossed out of the window.
Busy actors like Asin and Ajay Devgan are even planning to mix business with pleasure. Read on to find out more.
Akshay Kumar
You know him from: Blockbusters Mohra, Khiladi series, Singh is Kinng and Blue.
Diwali plans: "This year, I plan to do a pooja [organised prayer] in my house for the well-being of my family, friends and fans. I wish them all the success."
Asin
You know her from: Ghajini.
Fondest Diwali memory: "Eating all those tasty Indian sweets. When I was a student in Kochi, I studied in a school where there were many North Indian students. So every year, I used to invite them home. I loved playing with the fireworks (not crackers mind you) and eating all those yummy sweets."
Diwali plans: "In all probability, I will be celebrating Diwali with the London Dreams team with Vipul [Shah], Salman [Khan] and Ajay [Devgan]. I am sure we will all be busy promoting the film in the midst of Diwali."
Ajay Devgan
You know him from: The doting husband in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.
Fondest Diwali memory: "I associate Diwali with spending time with family and kids. It's a festival that symbolises warmth."
Diwali plans: "My movie All The Best will release around the same time. So I will be busy with promotions."
Amrita Rao
You know her from: Romantic thriller Main Hoon Na and Vivaah.
Fondest Diwali memory: "Diwali is one of my favourite festivals. It is a time to reunite with relatives and friends. I love the lanterns that are hung in each house. The matching lamps show a certain kind of unity. Diwali is a celebration of food, love and happiness."
Manish Malhotra
You know him as: The stylist to the stars including Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Kareena Kapoor.
Fondest Diwali memory: "The sweets. The variety of sweets that you get during Diwali is uncomparable. I indulge a lot during Diwali."
Neha Dhupia
You know her from: She bared it all in Julie.
Fondest Diwali memory: "As a little girl, I remember getting fully dressed for Diwali since it was a big occasion in our house and then staying indoors because the firecrackers would scare me."
Diwali plans: Spreading the message of a Green Diwali. "Let us try and reduce pollution by not bursting fire crackers. All we are doing is burning up our money and polluting the air."
