Bollywood and Bengali actress Rituparna Sengupta recently shared her go-to food during her favorite festival, Durga Puja.
In an exclusive interaction, the ‘Teesra Kaun?’ actress was asked about her favorite Bengali dish during Durga Puja. Rituparna emphasized that food plays a significant role in the celebrations.
“We always make Dal-Chal ki Khichdi with vegetables as bhog to offer Maa Durga, and then we eat it later. Apart from that, we used to enjoy street food—golgappas, sweets, rolls—everything!” she revealed.
Traditional Attire
When it comes to clothing during Durga Puja, Rituparna expressed her fondness for traditional sarees.
“Traditional sarees are a must! Especially when we offer Anjali on Ashtami, wearing a white saree with a red border feels so special. Women look beautiful in sarees, and during Puja, it is almost like a ritual to wear them,” she explained.
Memories of Celebration
Reflecting on her cherished memories of Durga Puja, the ‘Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh’ actress shared, “Eating street food, hopping from one Pandal to another, and spending time with friends. We didn’t follow any routine—mornings with school friends, evenings with dance school friends, afternoons with coaching classmates. We would just roam around and enjoy. Times have changed now, but those childhood memories remain very special.”
When asked if she celebrated Durga Puja with the same excitement during her childhood, Rituparna responded, “We used to wait eagerly for Puja all year—counting when the schools would close, when exams would end, and when the holidays would begin. We would also count the number of new clothes we got. I used to compare with my friends—if they got ten new outfits and I only had five, I would complain to my mother! She would always remind me that she had to give to others as well, so I had to be happy with what I had.”
She concluded by sharing that this year feels especially tough for her since her mother recently passed away. “Puja feels very different without her,” Rituparna said.