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Karwa-chauth is an age-old ritual where the wife observes a fast for the well being of her husband and prays for his long life. To mark this special day today, we spoke with some of the famous STAR bahus and asked them how they would celebrate this festival…
Karwa-chauth is an age-old ritual where the wife observes a fast for the well being of her husband and prays for his long life. To mark this special day today, we spoke with some of the famous STAR bahus and asked them how they would celebrate this festival…
The excitement among the women was easily palpable. They were rather elaborate when asked about various formalities, which are included as a part of the rituals.
The vivacious Poonam Narula (yes, she's the better half of one of the couples on Nach Baliye) of Kkusum fame, told us about how she loves gorging various delicacies and gulps around 2-3 glasses of water before she starts her fast. She also spoke about how much she loves the gifts she receives from her husband, Manish Goel. However, what she enjoys the most is the fact that her husband keeps pampering her throughout the day.
However, for Shilpa Saklani, Ganga of Kyunki… (and another jodi of Nach Baliye) who is married to Approva Aghnihotri, it is about exchanging gifts with her mother-in-law, which is traditionally called Sargi.
It's the same with Rinku Dhawan, Chhaya in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii who adds, "Seviyan needs to be added in your menu before you go in for the fast".
Ritu Chowdhary, Shobha in Kyunki…, seems to be more relaxed. In her family it is more of a fun thing where friends and family get together and have a good time. Preparations at her place start a day early, when women apply mehendi on their hands.
However Dolly Sohi of Bhabhi fame, who recently got married to an NRI was rather unaware of the rituals, and was seeking advice from friends and colleagues.
When asked what would they prefer doing throughout the day, we got a bag of mixed reactions.
Dolly Sohi and Shilpa Saklani prefer working as it could help them divert their mind, whereas Poonam Narula loves relaxing at home.
Ritu Chowdhary spends time back home with family and friends. Rinku Dhawan usually invites her friends over to her place for a session of card games.
But what pepped up the entire conversation were their views over men observing a fast for women. There was an echo of reactions as they feel their husbands should also be a part of this. After all, don't they want their wife to live longer?
Despite the long and busy schedules, these women have kept the roots of their culture alive. We hope they enjoy every bit of the celebration and wish them luck and loads of love.
The vivacious Poonam Narula (yes, she's the better half of one of the couples on Nach Baliye) of Kkusum fame, told us about how she loves gorging various delicacies and gulps around 2-3 glasses of water before she starts her fast. She also spoke about how much she loves the gifts she receives from her husband, Manish Goel. However, what she enjoys the most is the fact that her husband keeps pampering her throughout the day.
However, for Shilpa Saklani, Ganga of Kyunki… (and another jodi of Nach Baliye) who is married to Approva Aghnihotri, it is about exchanging gifts with her mother-in-law, which is traditionally called Sargi.
It's the same with Rinku Dhawan, Chhaya in Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii who adds, "Seviyan needs to be added in your menu before you go in for the fast".
Ritu Chowdhary, Shobha in Kyunki…, seems to be more relaxed. In her family it is more of a fun thing where friends and family get together and have a good time. Preparations at her place start a day early, when women apply mehendi on their hands.
However Dolly Sohi of Bhabhi fame, who recently got married to an NRI was rather unaware of the rituals, and was seeking advice from friends and colleagues.
When asked what would they prefer doing throughout the day, we got a bag of mixed reactions.
Dolly Sohi and Shilpa Saklani prefer working as it could help them divert their mind, whereas Poonam Narula loves relaxing at home.
Ritu Chowdhary spends time back home with family and friends. Rinku Dhawan usually invites her friends over to her place for a session of card games.
But what pepped up the entire conversation were their views over men observing a fast for women. There was an echo of reactions as they feel their husbands should also be a part of this. After all, don't they want their wife to live longer?
Despite the long and busy schedules, these women have kept the roots of their culture alive. We hope they enjoy every bit of the celebration and wish them luck and loads of love.
Ye Hai Mohabbatein
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