Some of TV’s loved actors share some interesting incidents related to Lohri
The festival of Lohri is synonymous with the bonfire that marks the end of the long winter nights. It is a big festival of Punjabis all over. On this occasion, BollywoodLife spoke to a few celebs to know their favourite Lohri memory and number…
Suyyash Rai
There is this very funny incident that happened during Lohri. We were living in Allahabad. I was four or five years old then and was great friends with my neighbour, who was six years old. We were celebrating Lohri and I spread out my arms calling her. However, when she came closer I put my hands down and she landed straight on the bonfire. Luckily, the flames had died out and there were only embers. She was wearing layers of clothing and escaped without major injuries. My favourite song is ‘Sunder Mundriye…Tera kaun vicharaa.’
Sahil Anand
aka Dr. Nikhil Malhotra of Roshni: Ek Nayi Ummeed
For Punjabis, Lohri is one the most important festivals and I always plan to celebrate it in Chandigarh with my family. A couple of years ago, during the festive season, I was shooting for my film in Manali, so couldn’t go to my hometown. After packing up, we decided to celebrate the festival by lighting a bonfire. We danced around the bright flames, enjoyed the chilly evening with roasted groundnuts and jaggery sweets. That was one of my most memorable Lohri. My favourite song is ‘Sunder mundriye…Tera kaun vicharaa…’, which means ‘O pretty gal, who will think about you’.
Sahil Mehta
Yuvraj of Suhani Si Ek Ladki
I am not at all religious so I don’t remember doing anything near the bonfire. I only remember that the Lohri period in Delhi was a bone-chilling cold one. However, on Lohri night we could play cricket as the bonfires made the weather warm. It was time for day and night cricket match.
Radhika Madan
Ishaani of Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi
I am a Punjabi girl from Delhi and Lohri is a big occasion for us. Last year, many of my relatives and brother who lives abroad had come down to India during Lohri. We had a huge celebration at home, where we called the dholwala as well. It was a fabulous occasion. My favourite number is ‘Sunder Mundriye…Tera kaun vicharaa.’
Madhurima Tuli
I love the song Lo Aa Gayi Lodi Ve from Veer Zara. Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol’s chemistry is unbeatable. My best Lohri memories are of my hometown, Dehradun where my relatives would congregate on Lohri for a night of dancing and feasting. At home, I celebrate with friends by making a small bonfire in a bucket or iron vessel.
Dheeraj Dhoopar
Prem of Sasural Simar Ka
I associate Lohri with rewri and gajak, which we get plentiful in Delhi during this period. I am a Delhi boy and back home, Lohri was a night of feasting and revelry. The entire family would get together and dance till the wee hours on dhol. My favourite song is Aa Gaye Lodi Ve from Veer Zara.
Pearl V Puri
Abeer of Phir Bhi Na Maane…Badtameez Dil
My favourite memory is of the Lohri after my sister’s wedding. We Punjabis have a tradition that the first Lohri after marriage is celebrated at the in-laws house. We went there for a full-night party of feasting and revelry. The Lohri songs I love are Aa Gaye Lodi Ve and Kukka.
Namish Taneja
Lakshya from Swaragini
I am not able to visit my home-town Delhi to celebrate the festival for last two years due to work commitments. I remember three years back, I was in the capital during Lohri. It was like a small get together, we all danced like crazy around the bonfire. This year, I am going to miss doing bhangra and binging on rewari, moongfali and gajak. ‘Lo aa gayi lodi ve’ from Veer Zaara is one of my most favorite Lohri songs.