'Being on set makes me yearn for home': Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan's Amandeep Sidhu recollects Lohri celebrations

Amandeep Sidhu, who is currently seen portraying Sneha in Zee TV’s family drama Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan, continues to win hearts with her grounded screen presence and emotional depth. Known for bringing sincerity to every role she takes on, the actress remains deeply connected to her roots even as she navigates the demanding schedules of daily television. This connection was especially evident as she reflected on the spirit of Lohri, a festival that holds a special place in her heart.

The harvest festival of Lohri was celebrated yesterday across North India with great enthusiasm, marking the transition from the harshest phase of winter to brighter and warmer days ahead. Traditionally associated with bonfires, folk songs, energetic dance, and shared meals, Lohri is also a reminder of gratitude, togetherness, and cultural continuity. For many, including Amandeep, the festival is more than a ritual. It is an emotion tied closely to childhood memories and family bonds.

Sharing her thoughts, Amandeep Sidhu said, “Wishing everyone a joyful and meaningful Lohri! This festival always takes me back to the deep rhythms of my childhood, nights filled with dance to the dhol, the smell of roasted peanuts and popcorn in the bonfire air, and the laughter of family and friends that seemed to stretch into forever. As I’ve grown, my work has taught me to reflect more deeply on why these traditions matter, the love, sacrifice, and unseen rituals that shape who we are. Daily life can be demanding, and being away on set often makes me yearn for home, but those moments of shared joy and celebration remain the anchors of my spirit. Lohri, for me, is about embracing where I come from, honoring my roots, and carrying that warmth forward into every new day.”

Daily life can be demanding, and being away on set often makes me yearn for home, but those moments of shared joy and celebration remain the anchors of my spirit. Lohri, for me, is about embracing where I come from, honoring my roots, and carrying that warmth forward into every new day.

- Amandeep Sidhu

Currently busy with her role in Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan, Amandeep admitted that work commitments often mean celebrating festivals away from home. However, she believes that the essence of such occasions lies in remembrance and intention rather than location. Even on set, she makes it a point to pause, reflect, and mentally reconnect with her family and childhood traditions.

Lohri, a vibrant harvest festival celebrated across North India with bonfires, music, dance and togetherness, marks the end of the coldest days of winter and welcomes the promise of longer, sunnier days. For actors like Amandeep Sidhu, it also becomes a reminder of balance, between professional aspirations and personal heritage.

As she continues her journey on television, Amandeep carries the warmth of these traditions with her, allowing them to influence not just her personal life but also the sensitivity she brings to her performances. In a fast paced industry, her reflections serve as a gentle reminder of the comfort and strength that roots and rituals can provide.