Udne Ki Aasha actress Vaishali Arora reflects on the true essence of Diwali, togetherness, gratitude, and celebrating with mindfulness.
From fond childhood memories to conscious celebrations, her festive message is filled with warmth and light.
As the festive season fills the air with warmth, light, and celebration, actress Vaishali Arora shares what Diwali truly means to her, a time for family, gratitude, and meaningful memories.
Vaishali, who plays Riya in Udne Ki Aasha, produced by Rahul Kumar Tewary and Rolling Tales Production, says the festival goes far beyond lights and sweets. She says, “Diwali is an emotion. It’s rooted in nostalgia, love, and togetherness.”
“My fondest Diwali memory is going to my father’s office, it made me feel like the boss myself,” she laughs, adding, “After that, I’d rush home by four in the afternoon and start decorating. It was always a super hectic day, full of energy but also one of the most beautiful memories. Dinner would be around 11 p.m., and we’d all sit together to eat a special puri and aloo-dum. Then, of course, the party began!”
This year, Vaishali feels especially thankful. She says, “Udne Ki Aasha has given me so much. I’m truly grateful for this show. This Diwali, I’ll be going home to spend time with my family maybe even share some fun stories from the sets.”
She also emphasizes celebrating with mindfulness. She shares, “I’ve burst a lot of firecrackers in the past, but now I’m completely against it. We can celebrate without harming animals or polluting the air. Light diyas, enjoy the decorations, talk, laugh, and spend time with loved ones you don’t need crackers to be happy.”
For Vaishali, Diwali also symbolises resilience. She says, “Life always has ups and downs, but light always finds a way to overcome darkness. Whenever I feel low, I look around and feel grateful for everything I have.”
Her Diwali plans this year are calm and heartfelt. She says,
“It’s going to be low-key, just doing puja, eating together, and doing whatever my parents want. For me, Diwali has always meant family time, decorating together, wearing new clothes, and eating good food. When I’m in Kolkata, I also make time to meet my friends and celebrate a little at night. So it’s always a wholesome celebration.”
“Diwali is truly about being thankful for the people who love you and making memories with them, that’s the real light we all need,” she concludes.
