Wishing all the DARPAN readers a very happy Diwali, a very peaceful and prosperous year and blessed with good health.
I would like to add a simple note: at Diwali you do not pray only to Maa Lakshmi, you also pray to Ganesh ji and Maa Saraswati. Ganesh ji takes away every obstruction from your way. You pray to Maa Lakshmi so that she blesses you with wealth. Maa Saraswati blesses you with knowledge so that you know how to treat that wealth given by Maa Lakshmi when it comes to you.
Shekhar Suman, who featured with Shammi Aunty in the hit sitcom "Dekh Bhai Dekh", says her sudden death has left a void in his life as she was the one who introduced him to Shashi Kapoor who then chose him for "Utsav".
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on Tuesday said she is happy to continue making a small contribution in bringing about a larger and effective change for children born with clefts.
Filmmaker Ashwni Dhir says he is not against the idea of casting Pakistani talent in Indian projects, but feels they should speak about the issues creating tensions between the two countries.
As Janhvi Kapoor, the elder daughter of veteran actress Sridevi whose sudden demise in Dubai last month left her family and fans in shock and disbelief, turned 21 on Tuesday. Her cousin Sonam Kapoor called her the "strongest girl".
