It’s a special Diwali for actor Hansika Motwani as she celebrates her first festival of lights with her husband, businessman Sohael Kathuriya, after their recent marriage. The couple is determined to make this occasion unforgettable, sharing their love for the festival and their plans to mark the day in style.

Motwani expresses her excitement, saying, “It feels surreal to celebrate our first Diwali together after our marriage. It is mine and Sohael’s favorite festival. We look forward to Diwali every year, and this is the first time we are celebrating the festival together as one big family.”

Their celebrations have been a continuous tradition, even during their dating days. Motwani shares, “The festival is big in both of our houses. We make sure that we are together on Diwali. Even when we were dating, we made sure we were together on Diwali. That is our own personal ritual, which is all about being together and celebrating with family and friends. We make efforts to ensure we are not working on the day, and that has been the case this year as well.”

Motwani also reveals an endearing personal tradition between her and Sohael. “Sohael chooses my Diwali outfit, and I get him his outfit. That is our thing. Also, we give each other something. It doesn’t have to be very big, but it has to be something special. It is our way of saying ‘I am happy to be with you and I love you.’”

Their home is already adorned with “lights, flowers, and diya stands”, creating a beautiful festive atmosphere. Motwani’s love for lights adds to the charm, and she exclaims, “My house is looking beautiful now.”

This year, the couple is balancing their Diwali celebrations in two households, and they are eagerly anticipating the festivities. “Both the houses will have Diwali pooja. We will manage it, but I am excited and looking forward to it,” she ends.