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Priyanka Chopra Faces Social Media Criticism Over Nonvegetarian Food During Diwali

MUMBAI–Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas faced criticism on social media after sharing photos of her Diwali celebrations at her Los Angeles home, with some users questioning the presence of nonvegetarian food during the Hindu festival.

The actress posted pictures highlighting the festive decorations, food and family celebrations. One image appeared to show her eating a nonvegetarian dish, prompting negative reactions from some followers.

“How can someone eat Non veg on Diwali,” one user commented, while another wrote, “In diwali non veg nooo.”

Others criticized her festive attire and the use of candles instead of traditional diyas.

Chopra, who lives in Los Angeles with husband Nick Jonas and daughter Malti Marie, has frequently shared her efforts to maintain Indian traditions while living abroad.

During recent Dussehra celebrations, she posted photos of religious rituals at her home, including a puja, havan and Kanya Pujan. She has also shared videos of herself teaching her daughter Hindu prayers and introducing her to Indian festivals.

Kajol Shares Diwali Moment With Ajay Devgn, Reflects on Memories Beyond Social Media

MUMBAI–Bollywood actress Kajol shared a candid photograph with husband Ajay Devgn from their Diwali celebrations, reflecting on the importance of enjoying moments without documenting everything on social media.

Posting a slightly blurred picture on Instagram, Kajol wrote, “The best times are those u just couldn’t record and keep a track of.. Happy Diwali to all those who didn’t post pics as well .. #diwalitimes #allaboutthatday.”

The photograph showed the couple dressed in matching white outfits, with Kajol wearing a traditional sari and statement jewelry.

Earlier, Kajol shared photos from fashion designer Manish Malhotra’s Diwali party in Mumbai, where she reunited with several Bollywood celebrities.

“The nineties called and said they wanted us back 😉 Only Manish could’ve made it happen. #diwalinight #aboutlastnight #lightandlove,” she wrote alongside pictures featuring Karan Johar, Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna and others.

The celebrations also included appearances by Kajol’s daughter Nysa, Karisma Kapoor and several other Bollywood stars.

Malhotra hosted the Diwali gathering at his Mumbai residence on November 5, attracting celebrities including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Madhuri Dixit and Janhvi Kapoor.

Kareena Kapoor Wears 200-Year-Old Royal Heirlooms for Diwali Celebrations

MUMBAI–Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan incorporated centuries-old royal jewelry into her Diwali celebrations, wearing family heirlooms passed down through her husband Saif Ali Khan’s family.

Stylist and producer Rhea Kapoor shared details of the actress’s festive look, which featured a pure silver kaftan and turban designed by Punit Balana.

The ensemble included a 200-year-old kalgi, a traditional jeweled ornament once belonging to the Nawab of Bhopal, and a 30-carat emerald associated with the Begum of Bhopal. The emerald features an engraving of Ayat-ul-Kursi, a verse from the Quran.

“Real movie star, real chandi, real heirlooms, and real personal style,” Rhea wrote on Instagram while sharing photographs of Kareena.

The jewelry comes from the royal family of Bhopal through Saif’s grandmother, Sajida Sultan, daughter of the last ruling Nawab of Bhopal.

Kareena completed her look with an antique gold choker and emerald pendant necklace. She posed for photographs on the balcony of her Mumbai residence, decorated with festive lights and flowers.

The actress also shared pictures from her family’s Diwali celebrations on Instagram, offering followers a glimpse of the festivities.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu Shares Casual Maternity Photo Ahead of First Child

MUMBAI–Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared a relaxed maternity photograph on social media, offering fans another glimpse of her pregnancy as she prepares to welcome her first child with husband Raj Nidimoru.

Posting on Instagram, Samantha appeared lounging on a couch in a red top, white trousers and black sunglasses while resting a hand on her baby bump.

“Consider this my maternity shoot,” she captioned the picture.

Fans responded with congratulatory messages, with one calling her “The Coolest mommy-to-be ever!” Another commented, “Plot twist: the baby is already stealing the spotlight.”

Samantha and Nidimoru married in an intimate ceremony at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore on December 1, 2025. The couple recently celebrated their upcoming arrival with a traditional Seemantham baby shower at the Isha Foundation.

The actress announced her pregnancy in June 2026 during a promotional event for her film “Maa Inti Bangaaram” in Hyderabad.

She previously indicated that she plans to take a temporary break from acting after completing her existing professional commitments to focus on motherhood, with plans to return to films afterward.

Ishita Dutta Shares How She Is Passing Diwali Traditions on to Her Children

MUMBAI–Actress Ishita Dutta reflected on her family’s Diwali traditions, sharing how she is adapting childhood customs to help her children connect with their cultural heritage.

The “Drishyam” actress said her celebrations center on family gatherings, preparing traditional sweets, performing Lakshmi Puja and lighting diyas.

“Diwali at home is very simple. We get up in the morning. It’s just family coming together, making mithai for puja,” Dutta said.

She recalled making coconut laddus, preparing festive meals and creating rangoli designs during her childhood, traditions she continues to observe with her family.

Dutta said her family’s rangoli designs were traditionally made using a paste of soaked rice and water, applied with a brush. However, she now incorporates flowers to make the activity easier for her children to enjoy.

“I love traditions and love the following them. I love now teaching these traditions to my kids and I hope one day they will also follow the same,” she said.

Beyond the celebrations, Dutta emphasized the importance of teaching her children kindness, honesty and family values.

“I think what I take from it is in my life and what I would want to teach my kids is just be honest, be nice, be a good human being,” she said.

Malaika Arora, Arbaaz Khan Share Heartfelt Wishes on Son Arhaan’s 24th Birthday

MUMBAI–Actress Malaika Arora celebrated her son Arhaan Khan’s 24th birthday by sharing childhood photographs and a heartfelt message on social media.

Posting a collection of throwback pictures on Instagram, Malaika offered a glimpse of Arhaan’s childhood, including photographs of the two together and a recent mother-son selfie.

“Ain’t no mountain high enuf to climb ….. my baby boy happy birthday. Love you the mostest @iamarhaankhan,” she wrote.

Arhaan’s father, actor and producer Arbaaz Khan, also marked the occasion with an emotional Instagram post featuring a photograph of him kissing his son on the cheek.

“Happy 24th Birthday, Arhaan 24 years of loving you, 24 years of being proud of you, and a lifetime of standing by you,” Arbaaz wrote.

He praised Arhaan for growing into a confident young man and encouraged him to pursue his dreams while remaining humble.

“Always remember that no matter how old you get, you will forever be my little boy. Proud to be your father. Love you always,” he added.

Malaika and Arbaaz married in 1998 and divorced in 2017. The former couple continues to co-parent Arhaan.

Preity Zinta Shares Diwali Celebration Photos With Husband Gene Goodenough

MUMBAI–Bollywood actress Preity Zinta shared photographs from her Diwali celebrations with husband Gene Goodenough, family and friends, extending festive wishes to her followers on social media.

Posting a series of pictures on Instagram, Zinta offered a glimpse of the festivities and wished her fans happiness and prosperity.

“Happy Diwali to all of you who celebrate from all of us who are celebrating. May all your lives be filled with love, light , happiness and prosperity now and always. Ting,” she wrote.

Zinta married Goodenough in a private ceremony in Los Angeles in 2016 and subsequently moved to the United States. The couple welcomed twins, a boy and a girl, through surrogacy in 2021.

On the professional front, Zinta returned to Hindi cinema with director Rajkumar Santoshi’s “Batwara 1947,” produced by Aamir Khan Productions.

Set in Lahore during the 1947 Partition of India, the film features an ensemble cast including Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Karan Deol and Ali Fazal. It is based on Asghar Wajahat’s play “Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya, O Jamya E Nai.”

Zinta previously appeared alongside Sunny Deol in the 2018 action comedy “Bhaiaji Superhit.”

Aditi Rao Hydari Praises Creative Freedom of Working With Pankaj Tripathi in ‘Parivarik ManuRanjan’

MUMBAI–Actress Aditi Rao Hydari said working with actor Pankaj Tripathi on the upcoming film “Parivarik ManuRanjan” gave her greater freedom to experiment with her performance and respond naturally to her co-stars.

During a promotional interview in Mumbai, Hydari discussed how the film’s writing allowed actors to explore different reactions and interpretations within a scene.

The film was written by actor-writer Brijendra Kala, Varun V. Sharma and Ali Abbas Zafar.

“So, I think, those spaces are there in their writing, to fumble, to make a mistake, to have a second thought. And it’s in the writing itself,” Hydari said.

She credited Tripathi with encouraging spontaneous performances, explaining that his changing expressions and reactions often influenced how she approached a scene.

“Pankaj sir encouraged me to do that a lot. It’s always like playing off each other,” she said.

Hydari also recently emphasized the importance of strong storytelling over elaborate film promotions, arguing that marketing cannot compensate for weak content.

“Parivarik ManuRanjan” is scheduled to premiere on SonyLIV on November 13, 2026. (Source: IANS)