I miss how Lohri felt at home: Arsh Aneja

Pushpa Impossible actor Arsh Aneja talks about missing home and family during the festival of Lohri. "This Lohri, I am in Mumbai — far from my hometown, far from the warmth that truly defines this festival for me," says Arsh Aneja, adding, "Back home, Lohri was never just a celebration; it was a feeling that lived in every corner of the house. It began days before the actual night — with excitement in the air, winter evenings growing warmer with anticipation, and conversations revolving around how we would celebrate together."

He shares, "I miss how Lohri felt at home. The crackling bonfire in the courtyard, the familiar faces gathered around it, laughter mixing with the cold winter air. I miss the simple joys — holding peanuts in my hands, sharing rewri, gachak, popcorn, and til (sesame) sweets, eating them slowly as if time itself had paused. Those snacks were never just food; they were part of tradition, part of love, part of childhood."

"What I miss the most are the little things — flying kites during the day, watching them dance in the winter sky, competing with friends, shouting in excitement when a kite cut another. The sky felt bigger back then, and so did our happiness. By evening, the smell of firewood, roasted peanuts, and home-cooked food filled the air, making everything feel complete."

Talking about celebrating this year. He shared, "Today, in Mumbai, Lohri feels quieter. I am here for work, chasing dreams, building a future — but festivals have a way of reminding you where you come from. I celebrate in my heart, carrying memories instead of rituals. I miss sitting with family, the warmth of togetherness, the comfort of home where celebration came naturally."

" Distance has taught me the true meaning of Lohri. It has taught me that home is not just a place, but a feeling you carry wherever you go. Even here, far away, every peanut, every memory of a kite in the sky, every thought of the bonfire keeps me connected to my roots. I may be away today, but my heart celebrates Lohri exactly where it belongs — at home," he concluded.

The actor is also a rapper, and dancer. He began his career at the age of five as a dancer, performing in various stage and reality shows, before transitioning into acting and rapping. He also featured in shows like Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Baalveer 3, Pushpa Impossible, and Punyashlok Ahilyabai.