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Ishita Dixit is a household name among television viewers for her role as Pari in the popular show Anupamaa. The young actress has won attention for her performance and continues to connect with audiences through her character. While work keeps her busy, Diwali remains a festival she likes to celebrate away from the glamour of showbiz. For Ishita, the occasion is incomplete without her parents, cousins and extended family, who come together every year in Indore.
Talking about her favourite childhood Diwali memories, Ishita said,
“Nothing has changed about the way I celebrate Diwali. I just feel more grateful now because, no matter where we are or what we are doing, all my cousins, brothers and sisters come together in Indore to celebrate the festival. For me, Diwali is all about family. I don’t want to spend the festival alone here with friends or go partying. That is simply not me. I want my parents, uncles and aunts around me. That is how I have always celebrated festivals.”
She added,
“My childhood memories are still the same. We all celebrate together, burst crackers, eat sweets, wear new clothes and click pictures. These little things make the festival special for us. This is something we do every year, and touch wood, nothing has changed.”
The actress also feels that the growing trend of expensive outfits and decorations has taken away some of the simplicity associated with festivals.
“I do agree that there is a lot of showing off nowadays, whether it is expensive clothes or decorations. Simplicity is very important, and I feel it is slowly disappearing. I really hope we don’t lose it. We should learn to celebrate small things and find happiness in them. Simplicity makes every festival more precious. According to me, the most lavish celebration is spending Diwali with your parents and family. Nothing is more important than family,” she said.
When it comes to gifts, Ishita prefers something made with love over expensive presents. She fondly recalls making homemade namkeen and sweets with her family and sharing them with neighbours.
Talking about the same, she concluded,
“I have never really given anyone an expensive gift, and I don’t think much about buying such things. For me, an emotional connection matters more. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to make someone feel special. During Diwali, most of us exchange sweets, and I love that tradition. Since childhood, we have made namkeen and sweets at home and shared them with our neighbours. We would also make it a point to meet them and spend some time together. I still love these little gestures. Anything you make with love or give someone with genuine thought is special. I feel that kind of connection is far more valuable than an expensive gift.”
