 |  rediff.com takes a look at how television personalities celebrate Diwali: Rohit Roy, Television actor Diwali is very important, especially this year, as two baby girls have been born in our family. My brother Ronit has had a baby girl and so has my brother-in-law. We have all decided not to shoot during Diwali and chill out with the family. My mother still buys Ronit and me two sets of shirts or kurtas for Diwali. But now the list is longer as she has two bahus to look after as well. My mom is famous for her kheer. My friends relish it. Mansi, our daughter and I will be going over to Ronit's house and have a quiet lunch, burst crackers and then have dinner. Later, the quintessential card party follows. I am a gambler. You can call me anytime, and if I'm not shooting, I'll be there. | ||||
My fondest memories of Diwali are those I spent with my father. He was against crackers because of the whole thing about children being made to work in the factories which make crackers. We are Bengalis and we would always join him for the Puja on Diwali. I also have fond memories of Diwali at Amitabh Bachchan's house. He makes you feel like it is your Diwali. Even though you may go to his house once or twice a year, for Holi, Diwali or his birthday, he makes you feel like you are part of his family. The aura of the super star drops and you get a glimpse of the human being. The first time I took Mansi there, he took us to his garden and said, "The two of you are phatakas." The one thing that I want to say is to keep children away from fire. Once, Ronit was burning a cracker and he burnt himself badly. |
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