This Diwali, actress Swara Bhasker is embracing a low-key celebration, focusing on the well-being of her 6-week-old daughter, Raabiyaa, and navigating the challenges of Delhi’s hazardous air quality. This marks not only her first Diwali post-marriage to politician Fahad Ahmad but also her inaugural one as a mother.
In a candid revelation, Bhasker explains, “Had it been the first Diwali after shaadi, surely we would have planned big things. But this Diwali is special for another reason as well, which is my baby, and she is only 6 weeks old. Unfortunately, I am in Delhi, and the quality of air is very hazardous right now. So I can’t take her out. Like every paranoid parent, I am being cautious.”
While the couple has a history of grand Diwali celebrations, this year, they have chosen a more intimate gathering with a few close friends and family members. Bhasker, known for her vibrant personality, acknowledges the break from tradition, stating, “I have been having parties for Diwali every year, and my parents call me a party animal, but this time I thought that I will take a break from it. I don’t want my attention to be diverted.”
She humorously adds, “When you hold your child in your arms, you don’t want to do anything else. Nothing in the world matters. I keep Raabiyaa in my arms for hours while she sleeps. Also, I am too tired to have a party (laughs).”
Despite the scaled-down celebration, Bhasker is enthusiastic about creating cherished memories with her daughter on Diwali. “What I am looking forward to the most is seeing her in a Diwali outfit. I bought fabric to get her lehenga stitched,” she shares.
Adding to the celebration will be Bhasker’s husband, who will travel from Mumbai to join the festivities. The couple’s relationship is characterized by a mutual understanding, allowing each other the freedom to participate in festivities according to personal preferences.
“We don’t pressure the other person to do anything that we don’t want to do. Festivals for us are all about sharing happiness. We don’t have to be boxed into any religion or identity to celebrate that. We have a very easy relationship that way,” says Bhasker.
She shares an endearing incident from Ramzaan, highlighting the inclusive nature of their families. “When Fahad was in Delhi, my mother would wake up to ensure he eats properly in the morning before the fast begins. And his family has been there for me in the same way. We know how to respect and share in each other’s culture without trying to change the other person.”
As Swara Bhasker revels in the joys of motherhood, this Diwali becomes a poignant celebration of family, love, and the beautiful moments shared between parents and their newborn child.
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