Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt joined celebrations at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samity pandal on October 19, enhancing the festive atmosphere with her presence. She arrived dressed in a fuchsia pink saree draped in the traditional Bengali style, complemented by a blue blouse and hair styled in a bun adorned with flowers.Filmmaker Ayan Mukerji accompanied her to ensure a smooth darshan at the pandal. Several devotees, including friends and acquaintances, recognised Bhatt and approached her for photographs and selfies, which she posed for willingly.A few days earlier, her husband, actor Ranbir Kapoor, also visited the same pandal. Kapoor wore a red-and-gold kurta with white pyjamas and sought the blessings of Goddess Durga. He greeted the paparazzi and posed for pictures, and caught up with Ayan Mukerji, the director of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.Video footage from Kapoor’s visit went viral when he spontaneously sang alongside singer Harshdeep Singh. Kapoor held a microphone on stage as Harshdeep began singing ‘Kabira’, joining in and encouraging the audience to participate.Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsava or Sharodotsava, is an annual Hindu festival that honours the Goddess Durga and her victory over the demon Mahishasura. According to Hindu mythology, the Goddess visits her earthly abode during this time to bless devotees.The festival concludes with Vijayadashami (Dussehra) on the tenth day, celebrating Durga’s triumph over Mahishasura.
Alia Bhatt attends North Bombay Durga Puja pandal, poses for selfies
