Aishwarya Sharma who known for her performances in television shows such as Ghum Hai kisikey Pyaar Meiin, Kundali Bhagya and her reality shows Bigg Boss and Khatron Ke Khiladi got in an exclusive chat with the Free Press Journal and spoke about the significance of Dasshera for her. The actress also recalled her early memories of the festival.
On the occasion of Dussehra, Aishwarya shares her heartfelt memories of the festival. Growing up in Madhya Pradesh, she recalls the significance of the celebrations that shaped her childhood. “I used to celebrate Dussehra during my childhood, but I don’t anymore because we usually don't have the time. In my hometown, we have a Dussehra maidan where we used to go as a family to watch the Raavan Dahan. Madhya Pradesh is an underrated state because festivals are celebrated there in a very unique way.”
Aishwarya highlights the unique way festivals are celebrated in Madhya Pradesh, “On Dussehra, we had a tradition of wearing new clothes and going to watch the Raavan Dahan. We would visit everyone’s houses to seek blessings and receive gifts. It’s somewhat like Indian Halloween, with a trick-or-treat vibe,” she shared.
Furthermore, she shared how she cherishes the memories of her childhood. “I don’t have any personal traditions; I just do a pooja, nothing much. However, I do have memories of Dussehra from when we were kids. We used to make Raavan figures for my brother, which was part of our culture. Our houses were lined up, so each Raavan would be burned one after the other,” she recalls, capturing the essence of togetherness.
At the heart of Dussehra lies a powerful message—the triumph of good over evil. Aishwarya emphasizes its relevance: “The message of Dussehra—good over evil is incredibly powerful. It emphasizes that no matter what challenges you face, ultimately, what is meant to happen will be for the best, especially when you know you have done nothing wrong.” She concluded.
