Bollywood Diwali Celebration 2024 LIVE Updates: Kareena Kapoor, Akshay Kumar and others shower heartfelt wishes; REVEAL their festive plans

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan once experienced a hand injury due to a firecracker mishap during Diwali celebrations.

The actor cleverly disguised his injury while filming several movies. For instance, in “Inquilaab”, he wrapped his hand in a handkerchief, and in “Sharaabi”, he kept it tucked in his pocket, showcasing his resourcefulness in managing the situation.

Reflecting on this challenging time, Big B shared on his blog, “Work continued .. hand wrapped in a kerchief for style .. or in the pocket for attitude .. but work continued .. as it should have been. The first one .. a Madras production .. and Sharaabi the other .. great behind the scenes, stories for both the films .. now not prudent to talk about them .. they are best unwritten and undisclosed.”

Back in 2020, The ‘Sholay actor ‘shared a glimpse into how his burnt fingers have healed over the years. He shared a photo of his fingers on X, accompanied by a message that read, “T 3530 – Fingers … the most difficult element of the human body to restructure .. need movement continuously .. stop movement they become stiff .. I know .. blew my hand off with a Diwali bomb .. took me 2 months to move my thumb to my index finger !! .. & now how creative.”

As per reports, the veteran actor, following this mishap, experienced frustration for nearly two months. He was struggling to move his thumb or index finger. Over the years, Amitabh Bachchan has hosted grand and star-studded Diwali bashes at his residence in Mumbai.

Former child star Avantika is all grown up and is making waves in the West with her various Hollywood film projects. On the occasion of Diwali, the beauty captured the hearts of fans with a touching message that celebrates her Indian heritage.
The actress took to social media to share stunning photos of herself in a dazzling white saree as she set out Diwali greetings to all. In her note, she reflected on cultural pride, and the importance of community.
Avantika began her post writing, “Happy Diwali! If it is not too much to ask, in the spirit of Diwali, I ask that you donate some money to young children in India.”
Her message went on to highlight the immense gratitude she feels for “the food on my table, the roof above my head, and the loved ones around me has been greater than ever before.”
In an open and vulnerable moment, the actress also shared the complexities she faces as a Hindu and a second-generation immigrant in the United States. She admitted, “I often struggle with finding spaces in America where I can openly embrace my culture and ancestry.” She went on to add, “and so when I find the opportunity, I am thankful and deeply grateful to celebrate this holiday amongst people I love and admire in every way.”

As Diwali 2024 is being celebrated today, the festival lights up homes and hearts across the country and beyond, celebrating joy, hope, and unity. The vibrant spirit of Diwali unites families and friends, while Bollywood celebrities contribute to spreading the cheer this year. Social media has been filled with festive wishes from stars like Kareena Kapoor Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Parineeti Chopra for Diwali 2024.
Their warm messages encourage everyone to celebrate with love, happiness, and gratitude, capturing the essence of the festival and inspiring fans to embrace the togetherness. Akshay Kumar shared a warm Diwali wish on his Instagram stories, while Kareena Kapoor Khan posted a photo with her ‘Singham Again’ co-stars to extend her greetings.
Parineeti Chopra expressed her Diwali wishes by writing, “May this Diwali bring light to your heart and warmth to those around you. Let’s celebrate safely and mindfully, keeping the joy bright for everyone around us.”

Superstars Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna have set off the fireworks with their new ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ poster, unveiled to celebrate Diwali with fans.

The poster features the duo in their iconic roles as Pushpa Raj and Srivalli, together, staring into each others’ eyes, igniting excitement among fans. In the vibrant new poster, Allu rocks his intense and rugged style while Rashmika looks radiant in her green saree. “Happy Diwali” the co-stars captioned the post that they shared on their social media handles.

Actor Varun Sharma, who is known for ‘Fukrey’, ‘Dilwale’, ‘Chhichhore’ and others, has shared that he is celebrating a ‘gharwali Diwali’ with his family by spending some quality time with them, and gorging on some delectable food.

The actor told IANS, “My Diwali plans are very simple, it’s just going to be a very gharwali Diwali for me. I’m just going to be home with my family and eating some yummy food. And just, it’s going to be a catch up session with the entire family together. Just being at home and celebrating the festival of lights with a lot of love, laughter and some amazing home cooked food”.

He further mentioned, “Every year, I celebrate Diwali with my family only. I attempt and I try to be home for Diwali. And every year is the same. The entire family sits together. We catch up, listen to some nice old music, and listen to a playlist that my mother loves. We eat some amazing food, catch up on conversations. Just having a great time being just us as a family and celebrating”.

Orry has always thrown the wildest parties in town; and this year, he felt it should be special. As the festive season is here, he issued a pretty loud invitation-not just to family and friends but to paparazzi as well: he wanted to share the world with his life, and the holiday spirit he enjoyed. In the recent video ,Orry is seen chatting with the paps asking “Diwali party par kyu ni aye”? One of the paps responded “ Bhai apne bulaya hi nahi tha”.

Natasa Stankovic made a stunning appearance at a Bollywood Diwali party hosted by producer Nikhil Dwivedi in Mumbai on Tuesday evening. She was accompanied by her fitness coach, Aleksandar Alex. The pair dazzled in matching outfits that exuded elegance and charm, capturing the spotlight and the photographers’ attention right away.

The cast of ‘Singham Again’, who is gearing up for the Diwali release of their film, is busy with the promotions of their much-anticipated film. Recently, the stars of the film Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor along with director Rohit Shetty stepped out in their festive best to attend Diwali celebrations hosted by politician Raj Thackeray. Ahead of their action-drama film’s release, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor and Rohit Shetty reached Shivaji Park in Mumbai to attend the Diwali event. They were also felicitated by Raj Thackeray

In a recent Instagram post, Karan Johar opened up about his feelings of loneliness and single status in a candid reflection shared alongside photos of his Diwali party style. At 52, the celebrated filmmaker remains single, and his heartfelt caption struck a chord with many followers. Karan wrote in Devnagari script, expressing that despite the familiar faces around him during festivals, he often feels alone. His caption read, “Diwali ki raate, itni mulakate, itni saari baatein, bheed mein fir bhi tanhai, single status se kab hogi judaai,” which translates to, “Diwali nights, meeting so many known faces, yet there is still a sense of loneliness in the crowd; when will I get rid of this single status?” Dressed impeccably in a black suit adorned with gold threadwork on the shoulders, Karan looked dapper, and a striking emerald statement ring completed his festive look.

The festival of lights is here, and Bollywood is all set to let their hair down and have a blast! While some Bollywood celebs prefer to stay home and celebrate the festival, others jet off in style for a much needed break. Last evening, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani were spotted at the airport. It was not clear whether the duo were celebrating Diwali at Sidharth’s home in Delhi, or going on vacay, but dressed in simple casual wear, the couple was the cynosure of all eyes.