Aakanksha Pal reflects on Diwali celebrations and cherished memories

Aakanksha Pal, known for her portrayal of Nimrit in Zee TV's popular show Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye, has opened up about her heartfelt connection to the festival of Diwali. For Aakanksha, Diwali is more than just a festival; it embodies the joy, warmth, and togetherness that comes with celebrating this vibrant occasion with loved ones.

In her words, she shares, "Diwali has always held a special place in my heart, especially because I have lived in Delhi for a few years, where the festival is celebrated with so much excitement and grandeur. The streets would be lit up, and the air would be filled with the smell of sweets and crackers."

One of my favourite memories is helping my dad set up the lights around the house and helping my mom while she makes the most delicious sweets and meals for us. She used to make her special Gajar ka Halwa, which she does even today whenever I go back home. This year, I will be celebrating this festival with the cast of Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye and my close friends in Mumbai. I wish everyone a very happy Diwali, hope you celebrate this festival with your loved ones

- Aakanksha Pal

This nostalgic reminiscence paints a vivid picture of Delhi during Diwali, where the city transforms into a sparkling wonderland, brimming with the sounds of laughter and the aroma of festive delicacies.

Living away from her family, Aakanksha admits that she feels a pang of longing for those cherished moments spent with her parents during the festival. "Now that I live away from my family, I miss those days even more, just being around my parents, doing the puja together, and enjoying my mom's handmade sweets," she confides. Her memories are filled with the simple yet profound joys of family traditions, which add to the significance of this beloved festival.

Diwali has always held a special place in my heart, especially because I have lived in Delhi for a few years, where the festival is celebrated with so much excitement and grandeur. The streets would be lit up, and the air would be filled with the smell of sweets and crackers. Now that I live away from my family, I miss those days even more, just being around my parents, doing the puja together, and enjoying my mom’s handmade sweets. 

- Aakanksha Pal

One of her fondest memories includes helping her father decorate their home with lights, a task that instilled in her a sense of festivity and excitement. "One of my favourite memories is helping my dad set up the lights around the house and helping my mom while she makes the most delicious sweets and meals for us," she recalls. 

Her mother's special recipe for Gajar ka Halwa is a highlight of these memories, as she explains, "She used to make her special Gajar ka Halwa, which she does even today whenever I go back home." This sweet dish, synonymous with love and care, represents the essence of Diwali celebrations in Aakanksha's family.

This year, while she may be separated from her family, Aakanksha is determined to keep the festive spirit alive. "This year, I will be celebrating this festival with the cast of Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye and my close friends in Mumbai," she shares with excitement. Her plans reflect her adaptability and her ability to create new memories, even as she holds onto the old ones.

In closing, Aakanksha extends warm wishes to her fans and everyone celebrating this festival: "I wish everyone a very happy Diwali, hope you celebrate this festival with your loved ones!" Through her heartfelt reflections, Aakanksha Pal reminds us all of the true spirit of Diwali—love, togetherness, and the cherished moments we share with those we hold dear.