Actor Rhea Chakraborty shares the deeply personal significance of Poila Boishakh, the Bengali New Year, for her. It marks a 'fresh start' in every sense, a time to begin anew, forgive oneself, and try differently.
Looking back at her childhood, Rhea recalls the smell of new clothes, flowers, and her mother's cooking, which filled the house with energy and a sense of lightness. Even now, she's excited about new clothes, understanding their significance as a symbol of a new beginning.
Rhea is stepping into the new year professionally with her acting comeback in the series Family Business and plans to continue building her fashion brand with honesty. She fondly remembers her grandmother's Luchi and Alur Dom, which defined the New Year for her, and indulges in Bengali sweets on this day, calling it a 'cheat day' with zero guilt.
Rhea shares her preparations for the celebrations, keeping her decor simple but intentional, with fresh flowers, diyas, and mishti. In a rapid-fire session, she reveals her preferences for Luchi-alur dom, morning puja, mishti doi, family dinner, and her traditional red and white sari with a bindi.
