CristmasArticle: Christmas Memories

Mohit Malhotra(Akarsh Sharma, Daayan): My X'mas wish is for everyone to be blessed abundantly, especially those in need of good health of the mind and the body. I also pray for the lesser fortunate as well as the youth for success with their jobs or studies. For myself, I would wish for my show Daayan to receive lots of love and good wishes. If I had a chance, I'd be Santa Claus to my brother Himanshu Malhotra, who's also an actor, and gift him the Sony Alpha 7 full-frame camera since he has started this new experiential learning initiative, Share And Grow. It would be useful to capture his talks and lessons that he imparts. My favourite Christmas memory as a kid was playing a treasure hunt where my parents would hide the gifts in the house. So, my brother and I would compete to find the biggest gift and claim it. I miss that the most!

Tinaa Dattaa (Jhanvi Morya, Daayan):A gift from Santa came early this year, as I began shooting for Daayan just before Christmas. I don't celebrate the fest now, but I have priceless memories of it as a kid. I always essayed Mother Mary's part in plays and went back home with many goodies from my teachers, who dressed up as Santa. If I had the chance to be Secret Santa to someone, it would be my dearest friend Ishita Ganguly. I share a close Bong bond with her and I'd gift her delicious homemade Macher Jhol. It's a mutual favourite.