As the festive lights illuminate homes and the air fills with the warmth of shared celebrations, Diwali brings a magical charm that touches every heart. For Shraddha Jaiswal, who is presently offering a stellar portrayal of the spirited Indu Rani in Zee TV‘s hit drama Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan (produced by Dreamiyata Entertainment), this festive season carries a unique, multi-layered excitement. Between balancing the comfort of tradition, her love for festive indulgence, and celebrating professional milestones away in Chandigarh, her Diwali story is all about embracing joy with open arms.
When it comes to dressing up for the festivities, Shraddha strikes the perfect balance between traditional elegance and real-world comfort—though being away from home this year gave her a fun twist to her routine. “My Diwali style is high glamour meets real-life practicality. While I love dressing up in my finest, brightest traditional wear for the puja—a ritual I’ve cherished since childhood—I always keep a simple cotton dress handy. Between the open flames of the diyas and the total exhaustion from days of deep cleaning the house, a breathable second outfit is a lifesaver. Usually, I glam up for the rituals and quickly switch into cotton comfort. But this year, because I’m away in Chandigarh shooting, I’m completely spared the pre-Diwali house chores—which means it’s 100% uninterrupted glam for me.”
Rooted in her upbringing, festive sweet-tasting is far more than a seasonal exception; it is a cherished lifestyle tradition that she embraces wholeheartedly without counting calories. “People talk about festive cheat days, but coming from Kolkata, sweets are already woven into our daily routine. Being a UP girl raised in Kolkata, having mishti after a meal is second nature. What I love about Diwali is the sheer variety that comes with the tradition of exchanging sweet boxes with family and friends. I am definitely not a fitness freak who restricts herself during the festive season; I have a massive sweet tooth and zero guilt about it. Diwali is the one time of the year when having more sweets simply feels right, and I enjoy every single bite.”
Beyond family rituals and festive treats, this year holds an extra-special professional milestone for the actress, making the festival of lights truly unforgettable. “Every year Diwali is about dressing up, family puja, and celebrating together, but this time the excitement is on another level. My debut film Mantu Bhaiya Ki Dilli Desire opposite Shreyas Talpade—who has also directed it—is releasing, and that alone has made this festive season so deeply fulfilling. It feels like the lights of Diwali are ushering in a whole new chapter of joy and fulfilment in my life and work.”
