Actress Vaani Kapoor is set to celebrate Diwali with a serene and intimate gathering, prioritizing home-cooked food and meaningful connections over the usual festive frenzy. In a candid conversation, she expressed her desire for a quiet celebration this year, surrounded by a few close friends and family. “I think the best way to celebrate is to keep it warm, kind, and mindful. Light diyas, share sweets and happiness with those who may not get to celebrate the same way,” she shared, highlighting a thoughtful approach to the festival of lights.
Recalling her childhood in Delhi, Vaani painted a vibrant picture of past Diwalis, filled with the joyful chaos of cousins, half-lit diyas, and the occasional mishap with sparklers. “I remember the chaos clearly, cousins everywhere, diyas half-lit, someone burning the chakri too close to their feet. Delhi Diwalis were colorful with dance, food and family coming together in the best way,” she reminisced.
She further elaborated on the familiar family rituals, often marked by lighthearted chaos. “We always start with a pooja that turns into a mini family roast. Someone’s forgotten the matchbox, someone’s complaining about the sweets ..it’s a full chaos,” she chuckled, adding that she often participated in home decor during festive seasons when she managed to visit home.
Vaani believes Diwali’s magic lies less in material possessions and more in the ‘lighter, calmer energy’ shared with loved ones. “I think Diwali feels more special when it’s less about new things and more about lighter, calmer energy and being around people who you love,” she stated.
As a self-proclaimed foodie with Punjabi roots, Vaani has a particular fondness for Diwali delicacies, with gujiyas and motichoor laddoos being her absolute favorites. However, she admits that her role in the kitchen is usually limited to lighting diyas. “My contribution is usually lighting diyas. Also, I live alone, so I don’t really cook an elaborate Diwali meal, but I do try to make something that feels nostalgic, it’s my way of bringing a bit of home to wherever I am. It feels grounding. I think food carries so much of the emotion of Diwali, the comfort, the nostalgia, the love more than any firecracker ever could,” she concluded.
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