“No Party Can Replace Playing Holi With Family At Home” – Dimpal Singh

For Bhojpuri actress Dimpal Singh, Holi has always been much more than just a festival of colors. The actress, who was recently seen in the reality show The 50, says that the festival carries a deep emotional meaning for her. She believes Holi is a reminder to let go of negativity and welcome happiness with open arms. Talking about the significance of the festival, she says, “Holi is not just about colors and celebration for me. It symbolizes forgiveness, positivity and new beginnings. It reminds us that no matter what misunderstandings we have had with people, we should clear our hearts and start fresh. The colors represent different emotions of life and when we apply them to each other, it feels like we are sharing happiness.”

Speaking about how she celebrates the festival, Dimpal shares that she prefers keeping things simple and traditional. “Earlier, when we were kids, Holi used to be very traditional at home. We would wake up early, apply colors to elders, seek their blessings and then spend the day playing with friends and cousins. These days people celebrate with big parties and DJs, which is fun too, but personally I still love the traditional family style of celebrating,” she adds. The actress also talks about the importance of Holika Dahan. “Holika Dahan has a beautiful message behind it. It reminds us that good always wins over evil. When we sit around the fire and pray, it feels like we are burning away negativity from our lives.”

This year, Dimpal plans to celebrate Holi in a very special way. “After a long time I will celebrate Holi at my hometown in Lucknow with my family. That is the best feeling for me. Festivals feel incomplete without family. We will do Holika Dahan together, eat homemade sweets and play Holi in a very happy and simple way,” she says. Talking about how to celebrate responsibly, she adds, “I prefer playing with dry colors because it is safer and more eco-friendly. I think we should avoid wasting water and also use natural colors so that everyone can enjoy the festival safely.” Recalling her childhood memories, she says with a smile, “My favorite Holi memories are from my childhood when all cousins would gather, play pranks and eat gujiya together. Those simple moments are still the most special.”