Celebrating Makar Sankranti in Jaipur feels magical: Malini Kapoor

Celebrating Makar Sankranti in Jaipur brought back some special memories for actor-couple Malini Kapoor and Ajay Sharma, who were in town to celebrate the festival. Malini, who enjoyed flying kites and relishing traditional delicacies, says, “I feel deeply connected to the Pink City, which has now become my home too. On Makar Sankranti, the vibe is unbelievable. Jaipur’s architecture makes it magical. Also, the city’s dense layout, terraces, and havelis create endless rooftop-to-rooftop kite battles. Literally every family is on their rooftops, flying kites and celebrating together. And the evening sky, with lanterns and fireworks, gives Diwali vibes.”

‘Jaipur feels like home to me now’
The Adaalat and Naagin 6 actress adds, “A sky filled with thousands of colorful kites at once is a rare sight, especially for people coming from metro cities. I love Mumbai, which is my karmabhoomi as an actor, but Jaipur feels like home to me now. I cannot thank Ajay (Sharma) enough for introducing me to this beautiful city." Her husband Ajay who hails from Jaipur says, "I love flying kites, and it used to be my favourite thing in childhood. I loved to be on the terrace till late evening with my friends. But the highlight for me used to be eating loads of til ke laddoo and gajak. It’s the best time to enjoy the warm sun with your family on the terrace.”