Actress Karisma Kapoor, who is a fourth-generation Kapoor, knows a thing or two about large families. Much of her extended and immediate family has been a part of the Indian film industry since the beginning. On the occasion of Diwali, Karisma revealed that she loved the holiday, especially because it brings families together to enjoy a meal and spend time communally. The actress also spoke to us about some of her family’s special traditions when it comes to Diwali and revealed which family member has the best sense of humour.
Karisma Kapoor on her Diwali memories and traditions
In an interview with Zoom, Karisma Kapoor revealed what her favourite memories were as a child. She recalled, “I think spending time with family and dressing up in traditional clothes, which is always so special. I love wearing Indian wear. Even as a child, wearing those matching outfits with my mom [Babita Kapoor] and my sister [Kareena Kapoor Khan] was really fun.”
The actress, who was last seen in the Zee5 crime thriller , shared some of the Kapoor khandaan’s traditions at Diwali, like making halwa at home. She said, “There are no rules during Diwali. Whether it’s chocolates or sweets or khana peena. In our family, we have a very special dahi wale aloo and puri. That’s always made at occasions like this in our family tradition. So, I love that.”
Karisma Kapoor
And of course, lighting a diya on the festival of lights is a must. “I think just lighting that diya, chahe wo aate ka bhi ho, ya kuch fancy ho, ya like just that simple aate wala diya is important,” Karisma added.
Karisma names the family member who has best sense of humour
The Dil To Pagal Hai star also revealed that there is no thought of diet at Diwali with the traditional sweets and chocolates. She advised everyone to enjoy the festival with their families. But when asked to pick one Kapoor with the best sense of humour, Karisma initially named her whole family. However, she said, “But if I have to pick one person, I would say mere papa [Randhir Kapoor]. Unka bohot hi badiya sense of humour hai, and he always is the life of a party or of the dinner.”
Finally, Karisma had a special film recommendation for viewers this Diwali. She named the film Hum Saath Saath Hai as the perfect Bollywood feature to watch together with family, wherever they might be.