Mumbai, Oct 20 (NationPress) Bollywood actor Rajniesh Duggall reminisced this Diwali about a playful childhood incident that resulted in a notable scar on his face.

Reflecting on the joyful chaos of celebrating with relatives and friends, the actor described a spirited pursuit for firecrackers that concluded with a slip, a fall, and a scar that he still bears—a comical yet memorable Diwali experience from his youth. In an exclusive statement to IANS, Rajniesh expressed, “The most cherished childhood memory is still visible beneath my beard on my chin—it’s a scar, which I received on Diwali.”

“We all used to stay together, and there were plenty of kids running around—especially me and my cousin, who were quite mischievous. One Diwali evening, we were hurrying to grab more patake when my cousin pushed me. I lost my footing on the mat, struck my chin, and continued running! Later, when my mom noticed it, we realized it had split open and required stitches.”

Discussing the significance of the festival, the ‘Dangerous Ishq’ star remarked, “I believe in—Zindagi ki yahi reet hai, haar ke baad hi jeet hai. There will always be a sunrise the next morning, and Diwali profoundly represents this. Diwali falls on a no-moon night (amavas), yet there is so much light and celebration everywhere. It symbolizes the need to navigate through dark times by altering your mindset or direction, leading you to discover light.”

Recollecting the joy of the occasion, Rajniesh Duggall stated, “Deepawali, or as we call it in our Punjabi family—Diwali—represents the festival of lights, togetherness, the warmth of Laxmi Pooja, gathering for card games, and inviting brightness while dispelling darkness. Our Diwali tradition begins with a delightful brunch or lunch with friends, something we've cherished for years.”

“This is followed by lighting lamps and diyas, decorating with flowers, performing pooja at the Weirdough office and at home, and finally, we all gather to enjoy each other’s company. However, I stopped bursting crackers long ago, as I believe the AQI should be managed, and as someone who is looked up to, if I refrain or advocate against it, maybe a few will follow suit. Even though the child in me and my daughter Teeyaa would love to, it’s a firm no,” he added.