Hey guys!

First and foremost, wishing you and your family a very Happy and fun Diwali!

Diwali is one of my favourite festivals. Even though its charm and value has decreased over time, I have my childhood memories to keep the festive mood afresh and going.

When I was in school, my family did the regular Diwali celebrations- a traditional puja, greeting each other with colorful sweets, wearing new clothes, bursting crackers (that was the fun part!) and of course, burning ourselves/others!

I was extremely fond of bursting firecrackers. I would attack on chakris, anaars, fuljaris, rockets. We even made geometric rangolis outside our house. Making lots of noise was an important routine my building friends and I would follow. Diwali was something I would await even through my college days.

But it was only later that I understood how adversely its celebrations can affect our environment. The noise and air pollution just increases with ever passing year. I'm no more as fond of bursting crackers, but for the festive celebrations do engage in a few.

Its my suggestion to all of you too, to lessen it and yet have a fun celebration as crackers are not the only highlight of this Festival of Lights!

This years Diwali is special for Gauri and myself as its the last one together as a couple. Next year we will be a family! We can't wait to be one! Next Diwali will be even more special with our baby

I have been spending a lot of quality time with Gauri. She is on complete bed rest at the moment, and is enjoying her last few months...Our doctor says good news can be expected by November end!

It feels great to have ample of time to be with Gauri. I have finished most of my projects. 'Kitani Mohabbat Hai' and 'Palampur Express' will go off air 28th October. I'm through with all my other commitments thankfully too!

So so far that is all. I hope you all are having a blast with your family and loved ones this Diwali. Gauri and myself (and our baby too!) wish you all a very Happy and Prosperous New Year! May all your wishes come true and your year be filled with love, happiness and good health.

Have a safe Diwali!

Love and Care,

Hiten.