As Diwali approaches, celebrities often take a break from their busy schedules to spend the festival with family and friends, reflecting on the year and enjoying cherished traditions. Actor Sharad Kelkar, known for his powerful performances, recently shared his own plans for Diwali and spoke about what the festival means to him.
Sharad describes Diwali as a time to gather with his family and close friends, savoring traditional homemade treats like pakawn, desi ghee ke laddoo, and puran poli. For him, the celebration includes a small pooja at home where everyone gathers in gratitude. “Celebrating Diwali is all about spending quality time with my wonderful family and intimate friends circle, relishing homemade ‘pakawn’, ‘desi ghee ke laddoo’ and ‘puran poli’ followed by a small ‘pooja’ at home where we all gather and pray,” he shared. This year, his Diwali will include these familiar traditions, with a focus on gratitude for the past year and optimism for the future.
Reflecting on the festival’s meaning, Sharad explained, “For me, a festival like Diwali is a timely reminder about how goodness has the final say over evilness.” Known for lending his voice to significant characters, he recently voiced the layered character of Ravan in Disney+ Hotstar’s Legend of Hanuman, a role that deepened his understanding of Diwali’s values. “Giving my voice for a layered character like Ravan in Disney+ Hotstar’s Legend of Hanuman has made me realize the virtues of Ram, where he can strive to any lengths to show his goodness and stand by it,” he explained.
Sharad’s wishes for his fans this Diwali are rooted in hope and optimism. “I would like to wish everyone a Happy Diwali where we can lighten our lives and others’ lives as well with optimism and hope,” he said, emphasizing the importance of spreading positivity during this festive season.