India, Nov. 5 -- For actor Sonam Bajwa, who is of Punjabi descent and known for her performances in Punjabi films like the Carry On Jatta franchise and Godday Godday Cha (2023), the festival of Gurpurab - celebrated today - holds a special place in her heart, despite never having lived in Punjab. "I was born in Uttarakhand and raised in UP. So in a way, I grew up between these two states. But every Guru Nanak Jayanti, I have very clear memories of going to Prabhat Pheris," she shares. Recalling her childhood memories of the festival, the 36-year-old says, "I used to be excited from morning till evening. I always looked forward to the tasty kada prasad, boondi, and laddoos. My school had a special holiday that day, but we would still go to celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti and even offered special prayers. We would roam around the entire day. I was always so thrilled about the festivities." She adds, "My mother is an amritdhari. She still does sewa, and I grew up in that culture. I don't have a clear memory of doing sewa myself, though." One of her favourite memories, Sonam reveals, is savouring the langar: "I used to love the famous kaali daal and phulka. Even if you make it at home with the same ingredients, it never tastes the same." However, for Sonam, who is often busy with shoots now, the festival doesn't feel quite the same anymore. She admits, "Festivals would definitely be different if my parents were here. This year, I'll be shooting on Gurpurab in Punjab. As an actor, working on festivals, new years and even birthdays, has become the norm over the last few years."...