For Tumm Se Tumm Tak actress Saarvie Omana, Diwali is a heartfelt celebration of tradition, memories, and inner strength.
Honoring her late mother’s rituals, she finds light in remembrance, gratitude, and quiet celebration.
Diwali, a festival of lights, warmth, and renewal holds deep emotional significance for actress Saarvie Omana, who plays Simran in Tumm Se Tumm Tak (TSTT), produced by Prateek Sharma and Parth Shah under Studio LSD.
Saarvie shares, “For me, Diwali is about tradition, togetherness, and new beginnings. People love to meet and greet on this day, which symbolizes bonding. It’s a time to strengthen old relationships, build new ones, and celebrate while following rituals and traditions. I truly look forward to it.”
Living alone in Mumbai, Saarvie celebrates Diwali by herself but keeps the spirit of her family alive. She reveals, “After my mom passed away, I moved to Mumbai and never went back home to celebrate Diwali. The festival is about carrying forward traditions. I follow the exact rituals my mom used to do. I’ve celebrated it her way ever since, and always will.”
The festival is especially meaningful to her as it was her mother’s favorite. Saarvie resonates with the idea of light conquering darkness something she personally experienced after her loss. “After my mom’s passing, I felt surrounded by darkness. But eventually, I overcame it,” she says.
She fondly recalls the Diwalis of her childhood. She says, “My mom would guide me to bring everything from the market, help decorate the house, and make rangolis. I used to run around getting things done. Lighting up the house was my favorite part because it made her so happy.”
She adds, “Every memory with my mom brings a big smile to my face and tears in my eyes. Every Diwali, I see those memories play in front of me like a film. It feels like elder Saarvie is watching younger Saarvie celebrate with her mom happy, bubbly, and excited for the food, especially the kheer my mom made. The joy in her eyes, I can’t explain how beautiful those memories were, and how deeply they hurt now.”
A strong advocate for responsible celebration, Saarvie chooses not to burst crackers. She says, “I don’t want to burn anything that harms animals or humans. It causes noise and air pollution. As a responsible citizen, I prefer lighting diyas, candles, and fairy lights.”
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