I love that Navratri is so vibrant and inclusive
India, Sept. 25 -- For actor Kritika Kamra, who comes from a Punjabi family, Navratri used to mean just devotion and pandals. But the festival took on a whole new meaning after she moved to Mumbai 15 years ago.
"I got introduced to garba when I came to Mumbai, and it felt like such a fantastic way to celebrate," says the 36-year-old, adding, "Now when I talk to my Gujarati friends here, it is all the rage. For a month now, my friends and I have been discussing the clothes they are getting made, where they are going, and where (singer) Falguni Pathak is performing."
Kritika loves how inclusive the nine-day festival feels. "Navratri is so vibrant and inclusive. People don't care who you are or where you are from. I might not know all of my neighbours, but during these times, people come together and share responsibilities. That's rare to see, especially in today's day and age, where we are so caught up in doing our own thing," she shares.
Interestingly, Kritika's popular track Kamariya from Mitron (2018) has become a Navratri anthem of sorts. "That song made a special connection for me with Navratri, because every year during these days, if I go somewhere or even if I'm sitting at home, I can hear it playing all around. It gets played once every night at least," she laughs....
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