Mumbai, Oct 1 (NationPress) The talented actress Nikita Dutta is embracing the spirit of Navratri with a unique twist this year. On Wednesday, she took to Instagram to showcase a collection of pictures highlighting her Ashtami festivities. Among her delightful traditions, she revealed that she cultivated ‘khetri’ at home, which involves soaking and sowing barley seeds on the first day of Navratri.

The photos capture her indulging in scrumptious food, performing Pooja, and joining in the vibrant garba celebrations.

In her heartfelt caption, she expressed, “This Navratri, in addition to fasting until Ashtami, I chose to grow ‘khetri’ at my home. These barley seeds were soaked overnight and planted in a pot on Navratri's first day. We watered them lightly twice a day during our daily Aarti, and now, on day 9, I am thrilled to see the healthy green sprouts. Jai Mata di!”

Nikita made her cinematic debut in ‘Lekar Hum Deewana Dil’, but her major breakthrough came with ‘Gold’, where she starred alongside Akshay Kumar. She solidified her film presence with performances in ‘Kabir Singh’ and ‘The Big Bull’, demonstrating her versatility across various genres.

Renowned for her grace and nuanced performances, she has established herself as an actress who harmonizes television fame with impactful film roles. With her expanding portfolio, Nikita Dutta is becoming one of the most promising talents in the Indian entertainment landscape.

Recently, she appeared in ‘Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins’, portraying Farah, a complex character straddling two worlds. As the wife of Rajan Aulakh, a formidable gangster, she also harbors a romantic past with Rehan Roy, the jewel thief played by Saif Ali Khan. This duality is pivotal to the storyline.