Dussehra 2024 EXCLUSIVE: Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye actor Arjit Taneja shares heartwarming childhood memories of celebrating the festival

Today (October 12) we celebrate the auspicious occasion of Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami. The festival commemorates the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravan. The nation celebrates this day by burning Ravana's sculptures at public gatherings, symbolizing the victory of good over evil. Famous actor Arjit Taneja spoke about this year's Dussehra celebration and recalled his childhood memories of the festival.

While speaking to Pinkvilla, Arjit Taneja took a trip down memory lane and recalled his childhood memories of Dussehra celebrations in Delhi. He shared, “Dussehra always takes me back to my childhood in Delhi when I would go with my family to watch the grand effigy of Ram Leela and Ravana burning in a sea of ​​lights and cheers.”

Talking about celebrating the occasion this year, Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye revealed, “This year on Dussehra, I will be spending time with my friends over dinner. Even though it is different from my childhood, the essence of the victory of good over evil remains the same. It is always a moment for reflection, celebration and gratitude.

Here's how Arjit Taneja celebrated Navratri this year:

Dussehra is celebrated by meeting family and friends, visiting temples to pray for good luck and eating good delicacies. Celebrities also celebrate this important festival with great enthusiasm and also share a glimpse of their celebration on social media.

Talking about Arjit Taneja, the actor has been a prominent face in the television world for a long time. Over the course of his presence in the industry, Arjit has successfully starred in many hit shows like Kumkum Bhagya, Zindagi Ke Mehek, Bahu Begum, Kaleerien and others. The actor has also participated in reality shows including Rohit Shetty hosting Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 and MTV Splitsvilla 6.

Arjit is currently playing the lead role in Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye opposite Sriti Jha. They explore the roles of Virat and Amruta respectively. Recently, Pratiksha Honmukhe of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai fame also joined the show as Virat's ex-girlfriend.

Apart from TV shows, Arjit starred in two popular Bollywood films: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani and Mr. & Mrs. Mahi. Given his good looks and popularity, he has an avid fan base.

The Pinkvilla team wishes everyone a Happy Dussehra!

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