The festival season is here, and it's Vijayadashami! The film industry is soaking in the spirit of the festival by celebrating Durga Puja at beautifully decorated pandals. Joining the celebrations is actress
Kajol, who reunited with her Bengali actor Rituparna Sengupta at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Mumbai. Photos and videos of their interaction and them engaging in sindoor khela are going viral on social media.
Kajol, Rituparna Sengupta celebrate Sindoor Khela
In one of the viral clips posted by Bollywood paparazzo on Instagram, Kajol was seen applying sindoor (vermillion) on Rituparna as part of the traditional sindoor khela ritual, with Rituparna returning the gesture. The two then smiled warmly and posed for the paparazzi. For the festivities, Kajol donned a traditional red and white saree, while Rituparna looked radiant in a yellow and red saree.
Earlier in the day, Kajol was seen performing Vijayadashami rituals with her daughter Nysa Devgn, who wore a saffron suit for the occasion. Kajol also spent time at the pandal with her sister, Tanishaa Mukerji, dressed in a red saree. The sisters shared a warm moment, with Kajol hugging Tanishaa and Tanishaa seen touching Kajol’s feet in a gesture of respect.
Kajol, a regular at the Durga Puja celebrations, has been actively participating in the rituals throughout the festival week. She has also been spotted interacting and posing with fellow celebrities, including Jaya Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Sumona Chakravarti, and Ayan Mukerji.ALSO READ: Kajol Gives EPIC Reply To Paps After They Call Ajay Devgn ‘Slim’: Bhooke Pyaase Rehte Hai – Watch
About Durga Puja and Vijayadashami
Durga Puja is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates Goddess Durga’s victory over the demon Mahishasura. According to mythology, the goddess visits her earthly home during this time to bless her devotees. The celebrations culminate on the tenth day, Vijayadashami or Dussehra, which marks the triumph of good over evil.
Kajol’s upcoming projects
Meanwhile, on the work front, Kajol is currently hosting her talk show Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle alongside Twinkle Khanna. The show premiered on September 25, with new episodes dropping every Thursday. She will next be seen in The Trial: Pyaar Kaanoon Dhokha Season 2 and in Maharagni: Queen of Queens, a film starring Prabhu Deva.