Exclusive - Dipshikkha Nagppal on Diwali: Now it's about making reels and meeting your friends

Dipshikkha Nagppal, who was recently seen on TV in projects Na Umra Ki Seema Ho and Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein 2 and is currently seen in Megha Barsenge, misses the old traditional family rituals on Diwali. She said, “For me, Diwali means lighting up my life, lighting up yours, bringing the new year with happiness and lights, and also sweets.“

“Earlier, Diwali was about wearing new clothes and lighting diyas. Like in Gujarat, saying ‘Saal Mubarak’ is very important. For Punjabis, Diwali is important. Mom would make sweets, and together we all used to do the puja. We used to perform the puja of our jewelry during Dhanteras and do Chopda Pujan on Diwali. But now families and relatives don't even come over much, and just for the tradition, you play some cards. So this Diwali celebration, for me, is a bit different. Now it's about making reels and meeting your friends,” she added.

She further mentioned that she loves the lively atmosphere on Diwali. “It's beautiful with the diyas and lights everywhere. It brings so much joy. Diwali is really special for me. This time, I am looking forward to it,” she said.

“I have a lot of expectations for Diwali, but they are positive expectations. I don't believe in setting huge, unrealistic goals. Instagram didn’t exist back then. Now it’s all about posting on social media, but back then, it was simpler, more about spending time together,” she added.

For Dipshikkha, Crackers are a big no. She added, “One time, I remember we lit a rocket, and it fell on my head, burning all my hair. I have a problem with the sound of crackers, and I also feel like you are literally burning your money, not the crackers. Instead of buying these, we should go and donate to those in need during Diwali.”

But she enjoys eating sweets and relishes Kaju Katli. “It’s my favorite. Kaju Katli and Motichoor laddus—my mom used to make them at home. In Gujarat, they call homemade sweets like ‘Sukhdi.’ Store-bought sweets are not my thing because we are very health-conscious, so sweets are a no for me. But I allow myself to enjoy a little bit of homemade ones,” she said.

As for her Diwali plans this year, she said, “I'm going to visit two or three friends' houses. I have Diwali invitations, and I'll meet them there. We will have sweets, food, play cards, and everything. I like to go with my children so they can meet each other. Now, they have this bond, which is different because kids these days are very shy. I love to make our children meet, which is like another legacy of friendships for the next generation.”

What about Diwali gifting? “I don’t believe in the unnecessary show-off of gifting—like, ‘I gave you this, so what did you give me?’ I don’t follow that. I believe if you're close to someone, you should give something that is meaningful and beneficial for them. I like to give thoughtful gifts to my friends and family. I always ask them what they want. Sweets are a given, but something meaningful—something they can use later or keep in their house. Not just a formality gift that gets thrown away. I don't believe in that,” she says.


When asked about her favorite Diwali memory, she says, "I have a lot of childhood memories where you didn’t have to worry about anything. There was no Instagram, and you used to truly cherish those moments. I remember one party at Baba uncle's house. I used to go with my children, my friends and their kids used to play along and enjoy alot but now they’ve grown up, so they go to their own Diwali parties. Though, Things are very different now, I'm happiest when my kids are happy." she ends.