Complete list of how Bollywood actors will bring in Diwali this year
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From grand poojas to all-night long bashes, what Bollywood's A-listers are doing over the festive weekend
Compiled by Sanyukta Iyer, Avinash Lohana and Natasha Coutinho (MUMBAI MIRROR; October 29, 2016)
BACHCHANS Sparkling bright…
The Bachchans are known for their grand Diwali parties and this year too they are hosting a bash on Sunday. The who’s who of Bollywood are invited and expected. While the bash will be held at Jalsa, the other two Bachchan bungalows, Pratiksha and Janak, too will be lit up, reportedly by Chandernagore light artist Babu Pal and his team.
BACHCHANS Sparkling bright…
The Bachchans are known for their grand Diwali parties and this year too they are hosting a bash on Sunday. The who’s who of Bollywood are invited and expected. While the bash will be held at Jalsa, the other two Bachchan bungalows, Pratiksha and Janak, too will be lit up, reportedly by Chandernagore light artist Babu Pal and his team.
SHAH RUKH KHAN Here’s the party tonight!
It’s been raining parties in Mannat since the Badshah returned from Europe, with wife Gauri Khan and son AbRam, after wrapping up his schedule of Imtiaz Ali’s The Ring. First it was an all-nighter with close friends Karan Johar and Alia Bhatt till the wee hours of Wednesday. The next morning he invited members of a charitable organisation, Make Luv Not Scars, to his home and spent three hours conversing with acid attack victims – Reshma, Mamta, Basanti and Sapna. Over the next four days, King Khan will bring in a belated silver anniversary (SRK and Gauri completed 25 years of married life on October 25), perform a Diwali pooja, host a Diwali party along with his 51st birthday on November 2.
It’s been raining parties in Mannat since the Badshah returned from Europe, with wife Gauri Khan and son AbRam, after wrapping up his schedule of Imtiaz Ali’s The Ring. First it was an all-nighter with close friends Karan Johar and Alia Bhatt till the wee hours of Wednesday. The next morning he invited members of a charitable organisation, Make Luv Not Scars, to his home and spent three hours conversing with acid attack victims – Reshma, Mamta, Basanti and Sapna. Over the next four days, King Khan will bring in a belated silver anniversary (SRK and Gauri completed 25 years of married life on October 25), perform a Diwali pooja, host a Diwali party along with his 51st birthday on November 2.
SANJAY DUTT Pooja for devout Dutt
It’s family time for Sanju baba as he brings in his first Diwali at home after his release from Yerwada Jail. Yesterday, the actor, along with wife Manyata and twins Shahraan and Iqra, performed a pooja for Dhanteras at their Bandra residence attended by his sisters Priya and Namrata. This was followed by a scrumptious dinner. The actor is personally supervising arrangements for Lakshmi pooja on Sunday at his Bandra high-rise. Later in the night, the couple will go for Amitabh Bachchan's Diwali bash.
It’s family time for Sanju baba as he brings in his first Diwali at home after his release from Yerwada Jail. Yesterday, the actor, along with wife Manyata and twins Shahraan and Iqra, performed a pooja for Dhanteras at their Bandra residence attended by his sisters Priya and Namrata. This was followed by a scrumptious dinner. The actor is personally supervising arrangements for Lakshmi pooja on Sunday at his Bandra high-rise. Later in the night, the couple will go for Amitabh Bachchan's Diwali bash.
SHRADDHA KAPOOR Stepping into mom’s shoes
"My wife Shivangi is in Japan as she is a follower of Sukyo Mahikari and will be returning only on November 5 after bringing in the festival there. So Shraddha will be leading the Diwali puja on Sunday at our home, Siddhanth and I will follow her instructions,” informs papa Shakti Kapoor. They will also have a puja at Shraddha’s new house as well as their Madh Island residence, followed by a quiet dinner.
"My wife Shivangi is in Japan as she is a follower of Sukyo Mahikari and will be returning only on November 5 after bringing in the festival there. So Shraddha will be leading the Diwali puja on Sunday at our home, Siddhanth and I will follow her instructions,” informs papa Shakti Kapoor. They will also have a puja at Shraddha’s new house as well as their Madh Island residence, followed by a quiet dinner.
PRIYANKA CHOPRA Desi bash in Big Apple
PeeCee had brought in the festival of lights last year in Montreal with mom, Madhu, joining her and her Quantico unit surprising her by decorating the set with diyas. She has since moved to New York City. Mom is not crossing the Atlantic this time but she’s sent her a pretty salwar kameez which she will wear for the party she is hosting for her new-found American and Canadian friends. An Indian cook will treat them to a lavish desi dinner with mithai for dessert. The dress code is strictly ethnic wear. The actress whose wardrobe is stocked with saris, kurtas and duppattas is going to help her co-stars and besties, Aunjanue Ellis, Yasmine Al Massri and Annabelle Acosta, play dress up!
PeeCee had brought in the festival of lights last year in Montreal with mom, Madhu, joining her and her Quantico unit surprising her by decorating the set with diyas. She has since moved to New York City. Mom is not crossing the Atlantic this time but she’s sent her a pretty salwar kameez which she will wear for the party she is hosting for her new-found American and Canadian friends. An Indian cook will treat them to a lavish desi dinner with mithai for dessert. The dress code is strictly ethnic wear. The actress whose wardrobe is stocked with saris, kurtas and duppattas is going to help her co-stars and besties, Aunjanue Ellis, Yasmine Al Massri and Annabelle Acosta, play dress up!
TIGER SHROFF No dieting on Diwali
Tiger Shroff who is buried in his musical, Munna Michael, will take two days off for a pooja with papa, Jackie, and he will be performing together at their home. Mum Ayesha and sister Krishna, will also be present in Diwali. They will be joined by unit members of Tiger’s three earlier films, close friends and other family members. A lavish lunch is being planned and Tiger will relax his no-diet rule despite his rigorous shooting schedule.
Tiger Shroff who is buried in his musical, Munna Michael, will take two days off for a pooja with papa, Jackie, and he will be performing together at their home. Mum Ayesha and sister Krishna, will also be present in Diwali. They will be joined by unit members of Tiger’s three earlier films, close friends and other family members. A lavish lunch is being planned and Tiger will relax his no-diet rule despite his rigorous shooting schedule.
HRITHIK ROSHAN All roshan for Roshans
Diwali will begin for Hrithik with a pooja at his Andheri office, followed by a pooja with sons Hrehaan and Hridhaan in the evening. Daddy has also planned an only-kids party for his boys and their buddies. Once that wraps, he will troop off to the Bachchans’ bungalow.
Diwali will begin for Hrithik with a pooja at his Andheri office, followed by a pooja with sons Hrehaan and Hridhaan in the evening. Daddy has also planned an only-kids party for his boys and their buddies. Once that wraps, he will troop off to the Bachchans’ bungalow.
SUSHANT SINGH RAJPUT Home alone
The reel life Dhoni visits his family every year during Diwali but this time will stay back in Mumbai. He is “deep in prep” for Homi Adajania’s love story, Takadum, which kick-starts from November 7.
THE ONES WHO GOT AWAY….
The reel life Dhoni visits his family every year during Diwali but this time will stay back in Mumbai. He is “deep in prep” for Homi Adajania’s love story, Takadum, which kick-starts from November 7.
THE ONES WHO GOT AWAY….
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Sushant’s Rabata co-star however will be in Delhi with family and friends. The actress who was in Lucknow shooting for her romcom, Bareilly Ki Barfi, till a few days ago, is planning an intimate celebration with parents and sister Nupur. It will be a while before she returns to her Mumbai pad.
Sushant’s Rabata co-star however will be in Delhi with family and friends. The actress who was in Lucknow shooting for her romcom, Bareilly Ki Barfi, till a few days ago, is planning an intimate celebration with parents and sister Nupur. It will be a while before she returns to her Mumbai pad.
DEEPIKA PADUKONE Bangalore calling
Deepika Padukone who begins shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s period romance Padmavati soon after Diwali has taken of for Bangalore to bring in the festival with parents, Prakash and Ujjala, and sister.
Deepika Padukone who begins shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s period romance Padmavati soon after Diwali has taken of for Bangalore to bring in the festival with parents, Prakash and Ujjala, and sister.
AKSHAY KUMAR From the Bay to the Cape
While most B-townies will be celebrating Diwali in Maximum City, Khiladi Kumar has taken off to Cape Town with Mrs Funnybones, Twinkle, and kids Aarav, Nitara and mother-in-law Dimple Kapadia. They will chill out for a week in the port city, away from the hustle bustle.
VARUN DHAWAN-ALIA BHATT Work mode
The duo will have a working Diwali in Singapore on the sets of Shashank Khaitan’s Badrinath Ki Dulhania. “We might have a pooja on the sets and wear festive clothes but that’s it,” Alia had informed Mirror earlier, adding that her fondest memory of the festival is making rangolis with her nanny. “I burnt my finger when I was six. I threw a sparkler and it landed on a bench. Since I didn’t want anyone to sit on it, I picked it up and burnt my finger. Mom consoled me saying the hurt would go away because I’d been good and saved someone else from getting hurt.”
While most B-townies will be celebrating Diwali in Maximum City, Khiladi Kumar has taken off to Cape Town with Mrs Funnybones, Twinkle, and kids Aarav, Nitara and mother-in-law Dimple Kapadia. They will chill out for a week in the port city, away from the hustle bustle.
VARUN DHAWAN-ALIA BHATT Work mode
The duo will have a working Diwali in Singapore on the sets of Shashank Khaitan’s Badrinath Ki Dulhania. “We might have a pooja on the sets and wear festive clothes but that’s it,” Alia had informed Mirror earlier, adding that her fondest memory of the festival is making rangolis with her nanny. “I burnt my finger when I was six. I threw a sparkler and it landed on a bench. Since I didn’t want anyone to sit on it, I picked it up and burnt my finger. Mom consoled me saying the hurt would go away because I’d been good and saved someone else from getting hurt.”
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