From Kangana Ranaut to Taapsee Pannu: Bollywood stars celebrate Lohri

The Indian festival of lohri was marked by many of the top of Bollywood stars, who welcomed the passing of the winter solstice. However, there were those like DIljit Dosanjh (pictured) and Randeep Hooda who also paid tribute to the farmers amid the protests that have swept across India.

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut marked the Punjabi folk festival by taking a trip down memory lane to recall how she celebrated lohri during her childhood in Himachal Pradesh. She posted a picture on Instagram, writing: "In Himachal we have a tradition of singing Lohri, when I was small, children made groups and sang Lohri in neighbourhoods and collected money/sweets, children in villages and joint families have much more fun than city kids in nuclear families, anyway #happylohri2021," she wrote alongside the image.

Nimrat Kaur, who has been busy with her Hollywood projects, wrote about being homesick during the festival. “Miss being home for the revarees, gajjak [traditional sweets] and the crackling sounds and warmth of the bonfire today... #HappyLohri all,” she posted.

Sidharth Malhotra, who has just returned from a Maldives getaway with Kiara Advani, also took to his social media handle and wished his fans, writing: "#HappyLohri wish you joy & happiness.”

His mentor, filmmaker Karan Johar, shared an animated image of traditional lohri celebrations, saying: “#happylohri to one and all....may this festival ring in the positivity and light we all need.”

Shraddha Kapoor wrote a wish in Punjabi for her fans and sent them good wishes on the occasion.

Diljit Dosanjh, who has been an ardent supporter of the farmers during the protests, shared his wishes for those protesting and the movement.

Actor Randeep Hooda also shared a photo from the fields, posting: “Greetings and best wishes for #Lohri, #Pongal , #Bihu, #MakarSankranti and #Uttarayan. On this auspicious occasion, I hope we begin the new year with both our providers and our govt working together and unitedly benefiting this great nation.”

Taapse Pannu, who has been busy prepping for Rashmi Rocket, also posted an image of enjoying the traditional bonfire that is lit to celebrate lohri.