India, Oct. 17 -- As Diwali approaches, Ridhima Pandit shares her excitement about celebrating the festival in the traditional Maharashtrian way, especially as she's set to make her Marathi film debut soon. "I am going to buy a beautiful kandil (lantern), which marks the beginning of Diwali celebrations for us Maharashtrians," the actor says, adding, "My favourite ritual is making Diwali snacks. When I was younger, I used to create a mess rather than help my grandmother make sweets. But lately, I've learned how to make a few things. So we prepare the Maharashtrian faral [a special assortment of sweet and savoury snacks], which includes chakli, ghoogra, and karanji." During Diwali, Ridhima makes it a point to take a break from her diet and enjoy festive indulgences. "Five days before Diwali, my diet goes for a complete toss. As actors, we are required to eat healthy. But calorie deficit is a term that I completely forget for the first five days before Diwali, the Diwali day, and even two or three days after that. I take time to recover, but I eat to my heart's content. We have a very fancy Maharashtrian lunch, with amti (pickle), sweets, and all of the schbang - it's just there. I love Indian mithai," the 35-year-old says. Moving on to home decor she adds, "I decorate my home every year. I hang the toran at the entrance, and together with my family, we put up the lights."...