Durga Puja 2024: Anurag Basu’s favorite thing about the festival is reconnecting with friends

Durga Puja 2024: Anurag Basu’s favorite thing about the festival is reconnecting with friends

From panda jumping to meeting old friends, filmmaker Anurag Basu is busy celebrating Durga Puja with total excitement.

In one of the pandals in Bombay, he spoke to ANI recently and shared his love for the holidays.

“It’s the most exciting time of the year. I’ve been connected to the Durga Puja festivities ever since I came to Mumbai. We meet people, old friends and create the best memories during this time,” said Anurag Basu.

Other B-town celebs are also busy embracing the festive spirit.

On Friday, actor Alia Bhatt offered prayers at a Durga Puja pandal in Mumbai where she met Kajol and her sister Tanishaa, who are regulars at the Durga Puja Pandal.

Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover also participated in Durga Puja. Dressed in traditional attire, the two looked stunning as they arrived at the pandal with their daughter.

Actor Prosenjit Chatterjee recently offered prayers at Hazra Park Durgotsab Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata.

On Thursday evening, actor Ranbir Kapoor visited a Durga Puja pandal in Mumbai, where he joined actress Rani Mukerji to seek blessings. The two also shared an adorable moment at the event, taking fans back to their Saawariya days. Rani Mukerji was seen kissing Ranbir on the cheek as they posed for the paparazzi, making the moment even more special.

Ranbir looked dapper in a gray shirt and white pants, while Rani Mukerji looked stunning in a yellow saree. The duo sat together in the pandal, enjoying the festive atmosphere.

The Hindu festival of Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsava or Sharodotsava, is an annual celebration that honors the Hindu goddess Durga and commemorates her victory over Mahishasur. Hindu mythology holds that the goddess arrives at her earthly abode at this time to bless her devotees.

The importance of Durga Puja goes beyond religion and is revered as a celebration of compassion, brotherhood, humanity, art and culture. From the reverberation of ‘dhaak’ and new clothes to delicious food, there is a joyful atmosphere during these days.