Mumbai: Tanvi Shewale, who played Roshni in Rahul Kumar Tewary and Rolling Tales Production’s popular television show Udne Ki Aasha, spoke about her Diwali celebrations, childhood memories and the significance of the festival. Having been associated with the show since its beginning, the actress shared how her understanding of Diwali had evolved over the years. From childhood excitement around shopping, new clothes and lighting diyas to finding happiness in spending quality time with family, Tanvi revealed what made the festival special for her.
Talking about how the meaning of Diwali had changed for her over the years, Tanvi said, “During childhood, Diwali was all about shopping, wearing new clothes, lighting diyas, making rangoli and bursting small firecrackers like fuljhadis. The entire environment felt magical, and the meaning was simply about light overcoming darkness. However, as I grew older, my perspective changed. Today, the darkness represents the daily hustle, stress and being away from family because of work. The light of Diwali symbolises family gatherings, getting a well-deserved break from work and finding the energy to keep moving forward in life without giving up.”
Sharing her Diwali celebration plans, she added, “Our celebrations were always rooted in traditions. We usually prepared traditional faral at home, including chivda, ladoo and chakli, with the entire family coming together for the preparations. Shopping for Diwali, decorating the house with beautiful lights and diyas were also an important part of the celebrations. I particularly loved seeing all the windows lit up. The colourful, bright and lively festive atmosphere always made me happy.”
Speaking about balancing professional commitments with festive celebrations, the actress said, “The festive season could get quite hectic because of work commitments, but I always made sure that I got at least a day or two off to celebrate Diwali with my family. The festival brought much-needed happiness and offered a break from the daily cycle of stress. It felt like a ray of hope and light amidst the professional hustle, and I always looked forward to spending that time with my loved ones.”
Recalling her most memorable Diwali, Tanvi shared, “One particular Diwali coincided with my birthday, which made it even more special. I started the day by performing Lakshmi Pujan at home and celebrating my birthday. Later, I went out to distribute sweets, diyas and clothes among people who were in need and could not afford these essentials. Since November could get quite chilly, distributing warm clothes and other necessities made the experience even more meaningful. I tried to do something meaningful like this every year on my birthday, and that particular Diwali remained very close to my heart.”
Concluding with a heartfelt message for her fans, Tanvi said, “Diwali brought light, happiness and prosperity, but above everything else, it brought hope. My message to everyone was to never give up, irrespective of the challenges life threw at them. I wished that people carried positivity throughout the year and did not lose hope or stop pursuing their dreams, even during difficult times. I also urged everyone to avoid bursting excessive firecrackers, especially because Mumbai and Maharashtra already faced significant pollution. We should celebrate responsibly and ensure that our festivities did not come at the cost of the environment.”
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