India, Oct. 26 -- A ctor Kranti Prakash Jha calls this year's Chhath Puja "extra special" after Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared the song Pahile Pahil Chhathi Maiya (2016), which featured him and was sung by the late Sharda Sinha. "It's very humbling that someone like the Prime Minister is acknowledging our sanskriti and parampara," says Kranti. "It's also a beautiful tribute to Sharda didi, who may not be with us today, but her voice remains immortal, you can't think of Chhath without her," he adds. The actor, known for MS Dhoni: The Untold Story and the OTT series Bindiya, recalls how the song struck a deep emotional chord when it released. "People from the US, Europe, and other countries have told me they travelled home to celebrate Chhath after watching it. It's about a migrant returning to his roots." For Kranti, celebrating Chhath at home in Begusarai is non-negotiable. Talking about his rituals, he adds, "Wearing a dhoti-kurta is mandatory. I go to the ghat for the puja, and the next day we get kheer ka prasad. I deeply admire the resilience of our women who observe this fast, it truly is the mother of all pujas." Kranti waits all year for thekua, the traditional offering. "We eat thekua through the year, but on this day, it tastes divine."...