Aishwarya Sharma, known for her appearances in television shows like Ghum Hai kisikey Pyaar Meiin, Kundali Bhagya and her reality shows Bigg Boss and Khatron Ke Khiladi, got into an exclusive conversation with the Free Press Journal and spoke about the significance of Dasshera for her. The actress also recalled her early memories of the festival.

On the occasion of Dussehra, Aishwarya shares her heartfelt memories of the festival. Growing up in Madhya Pradesh, she remembers the significance of the celebrations that shaped her childhood. “I used to celebrate Dussehra when I was growing up, but I don’t do that anymore because we usually don’t have time for it. In my hometown, we have a Dussehra maidan where we went as a family to watch the Raavan Dahan. Madhya Pradesh is an underrated state because festivals are celebrated there in a very unique way.”

Highlighting the unique way festivals are celebrated in Madhya Pradesh, Aishwarya said, “On Dussehra, we had the tradition of wearing new clothes and watching the Raavan Dahan. We visited everyone’s homes to seek blessings and receive gifts. It’s a bit like Indian Halloween, with a trick-or-treat atmosphere,” she said.

Moreover, she talked about how she cherishes the memories of her childhood. “I have no personal traditions; I just do a pooja, nothing much. However, I do have memories of Dussehra from when we were children. We used to make Raavan figures for my brother, which was part of our culture. Our houses were lined up so that each Raavan was burnt one after the other,” she recalls, capturing the essence of togetherness.

At the heart of Dussehra lies a powerful message: the triumph of good over evil. Aishwarya emphasizes its relevance: “The message of Dussehra – good over evil – is incredibly powerful. It emphasizes that no matter what challenges you face, the best will happen in the end, especially when you know you have done nothing wrong.” She concluded.