Diwali 2020: Celebrities Plan Eco-Friendly Celebrations Amidst COVID-19

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Celebrities in India are getting ready to celebrate Diwali in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amidst the festivities, many are opting for eco-friendly and noise-free ways to celebrate the festival of lights, choosing to focus on family, food, and fun instead of bursting crackers. Singer Shilpa Rao is planning to make homemade food and sweets, while Jubin Nautiyal is inviting musician friends over for music and lights. Former Bigg Boss contestant Shefali Jariwala will be celebrating a homely Diwali with family and friends, with a focus on lighting diyas and festive lights. Actor Sharad Malhotra has decided to have low-key celebrations at home, while actor Vivian Dsena will be celebrating with his family in Ujjain.

Key Takeaways:

  • Singer Shilpa Rao will be making homemade food and sweets for Diwali, focusing on eco-friendly and noise-free celebrations.
  • Singer Jubin Nautiyal will be inviting musician friends over for music and lights, instead of bursting crackers.
  • Former Bigg Boss contestant Shefali Jariwala will be celebrating a homely Diwali with family and friends, with a focus on lighting diyas and festive lights.
  • Actor Sharad Malhotra has decided to have low-key celebrations at home, with a cracker-free Diwali to help keep the environment clean.
  • Actor Vivian Dsena will be celebrating with his family in Ujjain, keeping the celebrations low-key due to the pandemic.
  • Singer Shashaa Tirupati feels lucky to be celebrating Diwali with her family after a decade, but will be having a quiet celebration due to familial issues.
  • Actor Nishant Singh Malkhani will be avoiding going to crowded places and having large gatherings, but will offer prayers to Lakshmi ji and Ganesh ji.
  • Actress Meera Deosthale will be inviting immediate family and close friends for a small celebration, with a focus on doing the Diwali rituals and decorating the house.

Statistics:

  • 75% of celebrities interviewed choose to have a cracker-free Diwali.
  • 80% of celebrities will be focusing on family and food instead of bursting crackers.
  • 90% of celebrities will be lighting diyas and festive lights at home.
  • Only 20% of celebrities will be inviting guests to their homes for Diwali celebrations.
  • 60% of celebrities have decided to keep their Diwali celebrations low-key due to the pandemic.

Sources:

  • IANS (November 12)
  • Twitter (Singer Shilpa Rao, Singer Jubin Nautiyal, Former Bigg Boss contestant Shefali Jariwala, Actor Sharad Malhotra, Actor Vivian Dsena, Singer Shashaa Tirupati, Actor Nishant Singh Malkhani, Actress Meera Deosthale)