Bollywood stars Kajol, Varun Dhawan are all about family this Diwali

India star couple, actor Anushka Sharma, Indian cricket skipper, Virat Kohli, and their daughter have united in Dubai! They celebrated the baby’s first Halloween recently and are now going to mark the Festival of Lights.

Bollywood actor Kajol and her sister, actress Tanishaa Mukerji, are all about kinship this weekend; the duo posted images from their family-filled Diwali celebrations on Thursday. Sharing pictures, Mukerji wrote: "Happy diwali from mine to yours and my angel who is out studying! Cos Diwali is all about family and love so wish you all lotsa love joy and prosperity! Celebrate each other (sic)." Kajol has recently found herself trending on the internet after a verbal spar with a fan. When Shah Rukh Khan turned 56 on Tuesday, a fan asked her why she hadn’t bothered to wish him in spite of him being a close friend. She retorted: "What more can I wish him? I think all his wishes came true when his son came back home." Kajol was referring to the recent legal trouble SRK’s oldest son, Aryan, found himself in.

Desi girl Priyanka Chopra decided to really get into the festive spirit; she posted images of herself from her home in California all dressed up in a lehnga. Chopra, who was in the UK and Spain for a shoot, got back to the US a few days ago. Chopra wrote alongside her photos: "Happy Diwali eve... love, light and happiness to everyone. Kicking off the festivities with much gratitude and surrounded by love.”

Varun Dhawan donned his best ethnic ensemble for Diwali puja. Varun was dressed to kill in a vanilla kurta combination with teal floral threadwork that broke the monotony of menswear fashion. He was seen celebrating his first Diwali as a married pair with wife Natasha Dalal.

Kangana Ranaut shared her excitement on social media as she performed Diwali pooja with her family members at the office of her production house -- Manikarnika Films. Taking to her Instagram handle, Thalaivi actress wrote: "No excitement like Diwali excitement...Morning Pooja at the office...Next week our first production Tiku weds Sheru is going on the floor...I came to the city with nothing...Gratitude for all the divine blessings I had along the way...Looking back this journey seems surreal...Happy Diwali to all @manikarnikafilms,".

Shah Rukh Khan’s relief at getting Aryan home was almost palpable. The superstar and his family jetted off to Alibaug for his birthday and to get some much-needed respite from media and fan frenzy. They’ll reportedly stay on for Diwali.

Actress Deepika Padukone is taking a mini-break with family too – this time away from Mumbai. A source close to the actress told media, "This year Deepika is going to celebrate Diwali with her family but away from home. She has taken a small and much deserved getaway with her family and will resume work post this. She always tries to keep the festival time for her family."

Kareena Kapoor Khan ushered in this year’s Diwali with her family and posted an adorable picture of her infant Jeh with his actor-dad Saif Ali Khan. “Love and light,” she wrote along with that feel-good image. The ‘Sacred Games’ star is seen playing with him on a picnic mat. Like always, her post was immediately shared by her army of fans and relatives.

Jacqueline Fernandez goes retro red for Diwali : Taking to her Instagram handle on the diva posted pictures in which she can be seen dressed in a stunning red saree and adding a retro vibe to her look with a full-sleeved blouse, bangles and a chic bun with big, red roses. She added the caption, "Happy Diwali everyone."

Meanwhile, 'Bunty Aur Babli 2' cast which comprises Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Sharvari, are excited to celebrate Diwali after two years. Siddhant, who gained recognition through his power-packed performance in 'Gully Boy', said: "Cinema and celebrations have always gone hand-in-hand. All of us have so many happy memories attached to watching films in cinema halls. It's been two years since we have done that together." "We are seeing a glimmer of hope now and I'm certain that people will love to watch great entertainers on the big screen. Let's return to the theatres and enjoy movies the way they are meant to be."

Saif said that as an industry, "we are thrilled to be celebrating Diwali after two years". "Our industry was the worst hit because of the pandemic and it is bouncing back now. We are confident that audiences will support us and come back to the cinemas to watch good films now that theatres have opened across India." Sharvari feels amazing that the cinema halls have re-opened during the festive season. "The place that entertained everyone at every season, transported everyone to a whole new world, is back this Diwali. It is time that we celebrate movies on the big screen," she added.

TV Moghul Ekta Kapoor threw a grand party in Mumbai on Wednesday for friends and family. Among the rich and famous who made it to the guest list were Salman Khan, Kartik Aaryan, Hina Khan, Krystle D'Souza, Anita Hassanandani, Sakshi Tanwar and Karishma Tanna.

Janhvi Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, and Khushi Kapoor had a Diwali dinner with designer Manish Malhotra on Dhanteras. Manish shared a photo from their little get-together on his social media account. 'Dinner at home with these wonderful girls,' he added. Sara, Janhvi, and Khushi wore white outfits.

Kim Sharma shared an Instagram photo of herself with her boyfriend, tennis player Leander Paes, with the caption: "From us to you, we wish you a happy Diwali. I wish you continued happiness and good health. Light and love."