Vivan Bhatena:
Do you love bursting fireworks on Diwali: I was a fanatic when it came to bursting crackers, Even now, I love to see the coronations going up in the air. I like to watch the colourful sky, but I feel I have gotten old to play with the crackers now (laughs).
Your Favourite Firework: As kids, we used to make our own explosives and bombs which was fun. We used to put them inside cans so that they give out a bigger noise. I know, that was very dangerous to do, but we have had a blast with crackers as kids. For me, rockets have always been the most fascinating ones to watch.
Any firework related incident that you have experienced: Fortunately, I have some funny memories when it comes to Diwali and fireworks. When I was a kid, I once lit a firework in my hand and threw it into my cousin's hands when it was about to burst. But luckily, nothing bad happened. Once my father lit a rocket which went right thro' our neighbour lady's saree who was standing near us.
Fireworks, waste of money or do you think Diwali is incomplete without it: Diwali is surely incomplete without fireworks. But the point is that we need to play it with the right spirit; it would be nice if we could buy the lower decibel ones to avoid more of the noise pollution. But having said so, this is one festival the kids love the most
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