Mumbai: Geetanjali Mishra, who plays Rajesh, the wife of the titular character ‘Happu’ in the television show Happu Ki Ultan Paltan, has given a glimpse of the Janmashtami celebrations at her native place, Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh.
Talking about the celebrations, the actress said, “Janmashtami celebrations in UP are no less than a dream. I have had the privilege of being part of these festivities in the past. Many people gather at the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple in Mathura to join in the celebrations. Artists perform Krishna’s Rasleelas, some so mesmerising that they deeply move the devotees of Lord Krishna.”
She shared that the celebrations are grand in her hometown, Varanasi.
Walking down memory lane, she said, “My grandmother would prepare special prasads like Malai Peda, Charnamrit, and Dhaniya Panjiri, offered as a tribute to Lord Krishna. We would then visit temples to distribute these homemade offerings and participate in the bhajans sung there. As a child, I once asked my mother for a Radha costume. I still feel the joy of wearing it. May Lord Krishna bless us all with love and harmony. Wishing you a joyous Janmashtami!”
Dahi-Handi in Mumbai
In Mumbai, where the actress works, Janmashtami is a much-revered festival. It is that time of the year when the rain-gods shower the city with rain, and the ‘Maximum City’ gets drenched in the hues of the festival, particularly the Dahi-Handi, when people form human pyramids to fetch the dahi-handi.
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Recently, the city saw the annual Pro Govinda League dahi handi event at Worli’s Dome, SVP Stadium, in NSCI.
Geetanjali’s Journey in Happu Ki Ultan Paltan is a testament to acceptance, as the audience appreciates her. She joined the cast last year and stepped into the shoes of Kamna Pathak, who played the character before her.
The occasion of her stepping into the role was celebrated with a delightful cake-cutting on the sets.
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–IANS
