COLORS’ stars share heartwarming Gudi Padwa memories

Tejasswi Prakash, from ‘Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment’, shares,“Gudi Padwa is the heartbeat of a Maharashtrian household; it’s that one sacred day when the world slows down for my family, and my 25-year-old home comes alive with the aroma of my mother’s cooking and a flood of nostalgia. Our morning rituals begin with festive music, followed by my parents stepping onto the balcony to hoist the Gudi. Every year, tying that bright silk cloth and neem leaves feels like a powerful promise of a fresh chapter. This year, thanks to my ongoing stint with Laughter Chefs, I’m bringing a dash of Chef Harpal–style innovation to the celebration. The menu is unapologetically Maharashtrian and made entirely from scratch – Masale Bhaat, Kothimbir Vadi, and my ultimate weakness, Shrikhand Puri. It’s a full-blown, soul-satisfying feast shared with the people I love most and a chance to walk Karan (Kundrra) through how this beautiful festival is celebrated yet again. Here’s wishing everyone laughter, soul-food, prosperity and new beginnings!”

Sneha Wagh, who plays Vidya in COLORS’ ‘Mahadev & Sons’ shares, “The magic of Gudi Padwa, for me, as a child, was about waiting to savour the feast my mother would prepare. Padwa has always felt like the universe’s way of pressing the reset button. One childhood tradition I remember is waiting for neighbours to finally take down the sugar-coated chip garlands from their Gudis, so I could happily sneak a taste of those sweet rewards. Those little moments of anticipation, joy, and togetherness are what made the festival magical. Now this sacred day is all about praying for a successful year ahead, distributing sweets, and reconnecting with relatives and friends. Much like this festival, Mahadev & Sons reflects the beauty of new beginnings. Just as we hoist the Gudi to welcome a fresh year, the characters on the show are constantly navigating the messy, heartfelt evolution of family bonds. It mirrors the nature of life – every unexpected turn and every challenge is an invitation to grow, to heal, and to rediscover meaning in the relationships that shape us. May we welcome the fresh chapter with faith and gratitude! Happy Gudi Padwa!”

Nishigandha Wad, who essays the role of Radha in COLORS’ ‘Mahadev & Sons’, shares, “I still carry the memories of our elders narrating stories as we raised the Gudi; they were stories about good triumphing over evil and life always finding a way forward. One tradition that is special in our home is eating neem leaves with jaggery. As children, our elders would patiently explain the wisdom behind it – that it’s a literal taste of life itself. The coming year, they’d say, will be a mix of bitterness and sweetness, challenges and joy. You can’t have one without the other, and learning to accept both is what prepares you for the journey ahead. I see so much of this spirit reflected in Mahadev & Sons. The show celebrates family, traditions, and values that hold people together, especially during difficult times. Just like in real life, there are ups and downs, but the real strength lies in standing together and facing everything with positivity. As Radha, the eldest in the family, it is her responsibility to remind the younger ones to stay hopeful and united, no matter what challenges come their way. I hope everyone has that support at home and may this new year be about exciting possibilities! Happy Gudi Padwa!”

Ankita Lokhande, from ‘Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment’, shares, “Every Gudi Padwa begins as a memory for me long before it turns into a celebration. I still remember waking up to a house already buzzing with festive energy, the smell of shrikhand puri drifting in from the kitchen. Growing up in Indore in a Marathi household, this festival is about starting anew, eating home-cooked delicacies, hoisting the Gudi and reconnecting with relative and friends. Every year, Papa and my brother Arpan would hoist the Gudi together. After my father’s demise, Vicky carries the tradition forward so beautifully and that continuity means a lot to me. It’s a treat to celebrate this special day distributing sweets to our Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment family that knows how to bring in the festive fervour. Celebrations are never about the noise or scale – they’re about who you celebrate with. May you all have that and more this new year. Gudi Padwyachya khup khup shubhechha saglyanna.”

Mansi Salvi, who essays the role of Bhanu in COLORS’ ‘Mahadev & Sons’, shares, “This year, the Marathi New Year feels like the stars have aligned for my family, as the vibrant energy of Gudi Padwa coincides with my daughter Omisha’s birthday. It’s a double celebration with the joy and the gratitude we feel as we raise the Gudi. My heart always leads me back to my parents’ home for the pooja, a tradition that’s special and nostalgic. Seeing the doorway transformed by fresh mango leaves and bright marigold torans is an absolute delight. And honestly, the celebration feels official once the Shrikhand Puri hits the table; it’s been the delicious, golden constant of our Gudi Padwa for as long as I can remember. The greatest gift I treasure this new year is the love that I’m getting as Bhanu Bajpai in Mahadev & Sons. There is so much for the audiences to look forward to in this family drama waiting to drop quite a few explosive twists. As we taste the neem and jaggery, let’s remember to embrace both the challenges and the triumphs with a smile. Happy Gudi Padwa to you and your family!”

Parth Samthaan playing the role of Mahid in Seher Hone Ko Hai shares, “Gudi Padwa has always been a very special festival for me growing up in a Maharashtrian family. I have such fond memories of waking up early, watching my mother prepare the gudi outside our home, and the whole house filled with festive energy. My mother would make traditional food, and it was always a day spent with family, laughter and the feeling of a new beginning. Even today, whenever Gudi Padwa comes around, it instantly takes me back to those childhood moments and reminds me to pause and appreciate where I come from. In many ways, that spirit of fresh starts and hope is something I also see reflected in Seher Hone Ko Hai, where my character is constantly navigating through different phases of life and learning to find balance between the world they live in and the one that exists online. I hope this Gudi Padwa brings everyone positivity, new opportunities and many beautiful moments with their loved ones. Happy Gudi Padwa!”

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