Diwali, the festival of lights, is also an occasion to spread smiles. The more happiness we spread, the more joy we feel in our hearts. There are millions of ways to make others happy. TV and film personalities tell us how they spread laughter and joy.
Diwali is the festival of lights, which not only removes darkness but also marks the triumph of good over evil. The vibe of Diwali lies in spreading love, light, and joy in the lives of others. I believe in bringing light and happiness not only in my home but also in the lives of people around me like my co-actors from Nimki Vidhayak, my crew members, my housekeeper and my security guards. Mostly, people give Diwali bonus to those working for them, but I believe in gifting them something special to show my gratitude in a way they will always remember.
— Bhumika Gurung, actor
O nce I rescued four puppies from the roadside in Bengaluru. Their mother had passed away. The pups were suffering from a disease which was almost impossible to cure. I got them treated and found them homes. All of them are healthy now. One of them is staying with us and we have named her Bree.
— Rukshar Dhillon, actor
My motto is to make people smile and I do that through my shows and acts. During Diwali, I try to make my staff, including drivers, house help and others, happy. Apart from paying them bonus, I arrange a game show at home and give away prizes like a microwave or other utility items. Also, we get a lot of sweets at home, which we can’t have, so I distribute it among street children. I drive around and distribute the sweets among the kids who are not so privileged.
— Kiku Sharda,actor and comedian
Diwali is all about festive cheer, happiness, togetherness and spreading love and light. I love doing that every year by spending some quality time with underprivileged children. I don’t do this only during Diwali, but throughout the year. I take these children out either for a nice meal or a movie and try to lighten up their lives as and when I can. Spending time with them gives me immense happiness.
— Gautam Rode, actor
A few years ago on Diwali, I had funded the education of a boy who later cleared his JEE exam and is now studying in Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). Every year on Diwali, he meets me to thank me and keeps saying that he wouldn’t have got into IIT had I not provided him monetary support. It feels happy to be able to support his education.
— Samir Kochhar, actor
Once I gave a lift to strangers, a really old couple who were struggling to get an auto on a crowded street. It was raining and while driving back home, I noticed them on the sidewalk. I offered to drop them home and had the most amazing conversation on the way. I just felt that I was present there to help them out on that particular night. They looked happy and kept thanking me for helping them out but I felt grateful to be able to do that.
— Vasuda Sharma, singer
I always try to shop from needy and small hawkers on the roadside. I never bargain with them and sometimes, I let them keep the change or buy more than I need. These small things make me feel nice. Once, I was playing cards with my friends on Diwali and won some cash but on my way home, I saw a girl on the road selling some handmade decorative stuff. I ended up giving her all the money. Even though it wasn’t a large amount but I hope it was good enough to lighten up her family’s Diwali.
— Balraj, stand-up comedian and host
I try to be there for my family and friends all the time and give them 100 per cent support. Whatever I am capable of, I try to do. Also, I am really blessed to have people who have supported and helped me all through my life. My family and my husband are my biggest support. I also have friends who have always been there for me. I am very lucky and I would like to dedicate this Diwali to all those who have done so much for me and have lightened up my life.
— Ishita Dutta, actor
Diwali is about spreading joy and happiness. I always try to do whatever little I can. Every year, I go to my hometown, Kotdwara in Uttarakhand, during Diwali and distribute a lot of gifts, study material, sweets to underprivileged children. I also buy gifts for my staff and thank them for everything that they do for me.
— Urvashi Rautela, actress
