Ananya Panday made headlines during Diwali with a glamorous and emotional fashion statement honoring her family. The actress shared vignettes from her festive festivities on Instagram, announcing that the mauve adorned suit she wore belonged to her mother, Bhavana Pandey. Worn almost 20 years previously, the classic outfit proved to be a lovely reminder that fashion never goes out of style. Ananya wore it for Karan Johar’s Diwali puja at Dharma Productions, turning heads with her elegant and genuine look.

Ananya also posted cute snaps with Karan Johar’s twins, Yash and Roohi, in her post. Her natural makeup and elegant dress were aptly in sync with the festival’s warmth and charm. She captioned the snaps, “Filled with love and light,” mirroring the feelings behind her dressing sense and the mood of the occasion.

At home, Ananya celebrated with her parents, Chunky and Bhavana Pandey, giving fans a glimpse of their close-knit family puja. Photos of nicely decorated diyas, sweets, fruits, and celebratory prasad gave them a glimpse of their cultural celebrations, full of love and culture.

The fans applauded Ananya for wearing her mother’s attire again, and many referred to it as a classy tribute to where she came from. Her decision resonated with fans, who appreciated her incorporation of tradition combined with contemporary sophistication.’

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Adding to the festive buzz, Ananya reunites with her Call Me Bae co-stars during the puja. Singer-actor Lisa Mishra put out happy pictures featuring Ananya and Varun Sood, captioning the post, “A very happy Dharma Diwali. P.S. Who is ready for Season 2 of #CallMeBae?” The caption got everyone excited about possibly getting a Season 2 of their favorite show.

The festivities even acquired a worldwide feel as British-American fashion designer Tan France posted photos with Ananya, infusing the colorful, star-studded event with a cosmopolitan touch.

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Bollywood legend Shah Rukh Khan touched hearts during Diwali with a touching post that emanated love, appreciation, and festive spirit. Going on his social media platforms, SRK posted a peaceful picture of his wife, Gauri Khan, conducting a Diwali puja from home. Captioning the photograph, he said, “Happy Diwali to all! May Goddess Lakshmi ji fill you with happiness and prosperity. Sending love, light and peace to all.”

The post went viral immediately, with fans filling the comments with best wishes, heart emojis, and congratulatory messages on the elegance and simplicity of the gesture. Many called it “pure Mannat vibes,” the actor’s legendary Mumbai mansion. With a reputation for hosting lavish Diwali parties with the biggest celebrities in Bollywood, Shah Rukh opted for a low-key celebration this year. Ongoing construction work at Mannat has reportedly prompted the family to forego the usual large get-together.

Even in the lack of any extravagant party, SRK’s solitary post was sufficient to generate festive fervor on the internet. His peace and prosperity message was received extremely well by his fans worldwide, bringing him one of the most shared and liked Diwali posts on X (formerly Twitter).

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Just before the festival, SRK also grabbed global headlines after a surprise meeting with Squid Game star Lee Jung-jae. The Korean actor posted a selfie with Shah Rukh, writing, “Honoured to be with a respected icon Mr. @iamsrk.” In the photo that went viral, Shah Rukh was dashing in an all-black ensemble while Lee wore a hoodie. People from all of India and Korea celebrated the moment as “the crossover of the century.

On the professional front, Shah Rukh Khan is presently filming King, directed by Siddharth Anand. The action film stars Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, and Raghav Juyal, and will be released in 2026.

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Actor-author Twinkle Khanna and her husband, superstar Akshay Kumar, brought their signature charm and humor to this year’s Diwali celebrations, which they enjoyed in London. Twinkle took to Instagram to share two delightful photos of the couple celebrating at home, dressed in traditional Indian attire and sharing light-hearted moments.

She captioned the post with her trademark wit: “Diwali in London. All dressed up with no mithai in sight. So behaving like oranges are the new laddoos and sharing some Vitamin C loaded sweetness. Temple visit next with real mithai.” The caption perfectly blended festive cheer with Twinkle’s everyday humor, earning smiles from fans across the globe.

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In the pictures, Akshay Kumar is seen relaxing in a beige kurta adorned with subtle silver geometric embroidery, paired with matching pajamas. He held a mug in hand and flashed his signature smile. Twinkle stood beside him, glowing in a soft pink patiala-style outfit detailed with intricate gota-patti work and a golden-bordered dupatta. Her look was completed with a neat bun adorned with jasmine gajra, gold jhumkas, and a standout hair accessory. A playful moment of Twinkle feeding Akshay an orange as they laughed together captured the cozy intimacy of their celebration.

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The setting — a warm kitchen decorated with pastel mugs and simple decor — added to the homely Diwali vibe, making the moment feel even more personal and authentic.

Just days before Diwali, the couple appeared together on Two Much, Twinkle’s chat show co-hosted with Kajol. Akshay reflected on his life post-marriage, saying, “Once I got married to Twinkle Khanna, my luck changed.” He also joked that she thoroughly “checked his DNA” before agreeing to marry him. Twinkle added that destiny had a hand in it — her father’s astrologer predicted she’d marry Akshay long before they met.

Parents-to-be Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal embraced the festive spirit this Diwali with a heartwarming post that left fans delighted. Taking to Instagram Stories, Katrina — who is expecting the couple’s first child — shared a tender photo of a diya resting in her palm, supported lovingly by Vicky’s hand underneath. She simply captioned it, “Happy Diwali,” while Vicky posted the same image on his profile with a hug emoji, sending love and festive wishes to fans.

While Katrina opted to stay away from the camera, Vicky was seen celebrating with his father, action director Shyam Kaushal, and brother, actor Sunny Kaushal. The trio posed with sparklers on their balcony, capturing the joy and warmth of the festival in a series of cheerful photos.

The Diwali celebration comes at a very special time for the couple, who are preparing to welcome their first child. The family’s low-key yet meaningful celebration reflected their excitement and anticipation for this new chapter.

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Recently, Vicky Kaushal spoke about stepping into fatherhood during the Yuvaa Conclave in Mumbai. In a candid chat with Nikhil Taneja, he shared his excitement, saying, “Just being a dad… I am really looking forward to it. I think it’s a huge blessing.” He added with a smile, “Almost there… fingers crossed!” Vicky also hinted that he plans to stay close to home once the baby arrives, joking, “Mujhe lag raha hai ke main ghar se hi nahi nikalne wala hoon.”

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Earlier this month, Sunny Kaushal also expressed his joy, saying, “Khushkhabri hai aur sabko badi khushi hai. Thoda nervousness bhi hai, but we’re all just waiting for the day.”

The Kaushal family is clearly overjoyed and eagerly awaiting the arrival of the newest member of their family.

Cricketer Hardik Pandya has finally gone official with his new relationship, ending months of speculation. Two years since his split from Natasa Stankovic, the all-rounder confirmed that he is currently dating model Mahieka Sharma. The confirmation came as the couple went out together for Diwali festivities, grabbing everyone’s attention with their matching festive outfits.

Spotted at an A-list Diwali bash on Monday, Hardik and Mahieka twinned in bold red traditional wear, creating a social media storm. Mahieka was poised in a red bandhani salwar suit, topped with black leggings and white slip-ons. Keeping things low-key but celebratory, she oozed charm. Hardik teamed up with her in a red kurta, black trousers, and loafers, adding a touch of sophistication with dark shades and gold accents. Their chemistry and similar looks had fans declaring them cricket and fashion’s “new power couple.”

The Diwali look came after their recent beach vacation to Hardik’s birthday celebration. Mahieka had posted peeks at their holiday on Instagram, including a clip of her preparing to leave the house in a pink outfit and a Story with Hardik, with emojis suggesting romance and the song “Daddy’s Home” as background music.

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The two were first seen together at Mumbai airport on October 10, sparking dating reports. Hardik later shared a calm beach photograph with Mahieka on his Instagram Story, posting a confirmation of their relationship.

Mahieka Sharma, seven years Hardik’s junior, is a household name in Indian fashion. She has been featured on the cover of ELLE and Grazia, and modelled at the Indian Fashion Awards winning the Model of the Year award. Through work with brands Tanishq, Vivo, and Uniqlo, and walking for the creations of designers Tarun Tahiliani and Manish Malhotra, Mahieka is the face to watch — and now, half of a much-lauded new power couple.

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Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra made Diwali celebrations special this time around by releasing a warm Diwali video, which was the couple’s first as parents. The couple, who had their daughter in July, looked bright and cheerful in their first Diwali post after becoming a family of three.

Kiara went on Instagram to share the bright clip, captioned, “Happy Diwali ???????????????? Love, Light and Sunshine ????.” The clip went viral immediately, with admirers complimenting her radiant post-pregnancy appearance and the couple’s effortless chemistry.

Looking every bit stunning in a sunshine-yellow anarkali with dainty embroidery and dupatta with a soft pink border, Kiara was otherworldly. She kept her look simple — soft wavy hair, tiny red bindi, light make-up, and statement earrings — elegantly capturing festive charm. Sidharth matched her in an identical embroidered yellow kurta and churidar, both of them twinning to capture the celebratory mood of Diwali and the joy of new parenthood.

The couple spent some romantic moments together on camera — Sidharth embracing Kiara with his arms around her as they giggled, and then welcoming fans with folded hands, forming an ultimate heartwarming picture of what their life is like together.

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This Diwali was significant in particular as it was their first one as parents. The couple had kept a low-key public profile since giving birth to their daughter, so this post was all the more special for fans. They were last seen at Mumbai airport with their baby, creating buzz among fans who wish to catch a glimpse of their little bundle of joy.

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Sidharth also opened up about life as a new dad on The Kapil Sharma Show, saying, “Our whole schedule has changed… Whether it’s food or sleep, we’re up late now — but it’s a different kind of tiredness.”

Married in 2023 in Jaisalmer, Kiara and Sidharth are still showered with so much love by fans. Their Diwali post wonderfully commemorated not only the festival of lights, but a new, happy chapter in their lives.