As the actress posed for the CT camera, Sushmita Chatterjee Her smile lights up the streets and her eyes sparkle. The Genghis Khan actress wears Diwali colors and talks to us about her experience diwali Memories, plans and all the hijinks to come.
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Recalling her childhood Diwali celebrations, Sushmita adds, “I used to light up my house with countless diyas and candles. Back then, Diwali usually started a few days before the actual date.
“I love Kali puja pandals in Kolkata”
Susmita is far away from home and now lives in Kolkata for work. While she misses Diwali, the actress has considered Kolkata her second home. “Although I am away from home, I don’t miss home after staying in the city for so long. This city has beautiful Kali Puja pandas that I like. Now, Kali Puja means fasting, then praying, and then eating some street food Food. Kolkata has become my second home,” she added.
Diwali bash at Sushmita
“Sweets, sweets, just sweets” is how Susmita sums up her favorite foods of Diwali. As someone who isn’t too keen on cooking, the Genghis Khan actress relies on friends and her loved ones. “I am a foodie but have zero knowledge about cooking. I wait for others to cook and serve me delicious dishes. Also, I am really waiting for my Diwali hamper; these are the little pleasures in life,” she added.
” As a Bengali girl, this time of year is not only Diwali but also the celebration of Kali Puja. It marks the victory of good over evil.”
I love animals so much that cookies are a big no-no for me because they cause them pain. diwali is festival of lightsso celebrations should reflect this and include everyone
For me, gift giving is an important part of Diwali celebrations. Hand-picking gifts and making hampers for my loved ones makes me feel close to them. This is an annual tradition I never skip
Pictured: Tathagata Ghosh; Styling: Kiara Sen; Costume: Mukhtar; Makeup: Sonam Jaiswal; Hair: Amrapali
