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Shweta Mahadik who plays the role of Durga in Guddan Tumse Na Ho Paega said, "Diwali is my favourite festival because it is celebrated like a big fat Indian wedding in our country. The celebrations go on for four days with lights, sweets, rangoli, new clothes, diwali parties and the list is never ending. In fact, the festivities start almost a month in advance and Maharashtrians make these special delicacies called ‘faraal’. I remember my Mom and Nani making them and as kids we used to steal them from the containers to have the first bite. It is also the season when everyone goes shopping. My Diwali memory is associated with shopping for clothes because when I was small shopping used to happen only once a year and that was for Diwali. It was a family event.  This year, Diwali will be celebrated in my new house, I plan to call relatives and friends over and celebrate with music food and dance, but no crackers for sure.”

Rehaan Roy who plays the role of Parv in Guddan Tumse Na Ho Paega said, “Diwali is always special for me and my family. Though I don’t take part in the Puja ceremony, yet I love to celebrate this occasion with all my loved ones . This year, my parents are planning to visit me in Mumbai . Hence it’s going to be a double dhamaka for me. The best part about this occasion is food, especially all the decadent sweets. However, there is something that breaks my heart every Diwali and that is the sound of crackers.  It not only damages the society, but also creates huge problem for the animals mostly the ones on the street. Every year I urge my fans and people around me to avoid the use of noisy crackers, but unfortunately, it has not changed much. Nevertheless, I would still request, once again, that all my loved ones should stay away from crackers and make this auspicious occasion a blessing for all of us including the animals.”

Vrushika Mehta who plays the role of Asmita in Yeh Teri Galiyaan said, “Diwali is all about family members, friends and loved ones coming together and celebrating the festival. I love Diwali vibes, be it eating different sweets, witnessing light all over or the most exciting part - making rangoli. We always decorate the house with lights, candles, diyas and pretty colourful rangolis. My favourite memory includes that of making rangoli, which definitely is a time consuming process but I thoroughly enjoy the process. If I am not shooting this Diwali, I will definitely celebrate the festival with my family and hope this year, too, I get time to make it.”

Avinash Mishra who plays the role of Shaan in Yeh Teri Galiyaan said, “I love the fact that during Diwali all family members get together and I end up eating lots and lots of sweets. Moreover, me and my friends play games together after the Laxmi pooja. I remember when we were young , my father and my brother used to go the market to get crackers and I always wanted to go and see how the market looks and I got a chance to fulfil my wish when I was in 4^th class,  that was the first time I tagged along with my father to buy crackers and I was completely overwhelmed by the decorations and festive buzz around. This year I will be celebrating Diwali with my Yeh Teri Galiyaan cast.”

Piyush Sahdev who plays the role of Aryan in Yeh Teri Galiyaan said, “ I love Diwali because I get to meet my family and siblings who are generally busy in their day to day lives. I get to wear amazing ethnic clothes and we always decorate the house, light it with diyas, make rangolis, perform Laxmi pooja and I get to cheat on my diet without any guilt. with freedom I can eat sweets as much I want. One of the most memorable Diwali for me is when I was just 14 years old and my brother and my father were out of town, because of which I did the pooja, aarti and the chant which they used to perform every year. Since then I never stopped doing the aarti and I truly enjoy it. Moreover, playing cards is like shagun on Diwali so I will be, of course, ensuring that we perform all the rituals including playing cards with my friends and family.”

Nishant Singh Malkani as Akshat from Zee TV’s Guddan…Tumse Na Ho Payega said, “Diwali is a beautiful festival and I am looking forward to celebrating it with family and friends. We always have a puja at home followed by a party with lots of delightful meals. It is special as Diwali always calls for a big family get together. Last year, the supreme Court took the decision to limit the time duration for burring crackers and it is indeed a great decision as it will limit noise pollution and air pollution to a great extent. Lastly, I would like to wish all my fans and viewers a very Happy Diwali.”

Eisha Singh as Zara from Ishq Subhan Allah said, “Diwali is my favorite festival and I always look forward to celebrating it with my relatives. Every year, I visit my hometown, Bhopal, on this occasion and celebrate it with my friends and family. We always do a small puja at home and dress up in our best traditional attire and indulge in some amazing delicacies. Everyone must enjoy celebrating this beautiful festival of lights, this year with less crackers and more music. I would like to wish all a very Happy and prosperous Diwali.”

Monika Khanna aka Zeenat from Ishq Subhan Allah said, “Diwali is the festival of light and colours and brings in a lot of positivity and happiness with it. I love making rangolis and gorging on delicious mithais. Moreover, I look forward to meeting my friends and relatives and enjoy my day with the family. I do not support bursting of crackers  and I think one should light candles and diyas and spend quality time with loved ones.  We must protect our environment and avoid activities that causes harm to our environment.”

Sehban Azim aka from Zee TV’s Tujshe Hai Raabta said, “The first thought that comes to mind about Diwali is lights and decorations. This year, I am looking forward to spending quality time with my family. I fondly remember during my childhood days how I always waited for Diwali to be around friends, burst firecrackers and eat some mouth-watering scrumptious food. Putting aside the real religious significance of the festival, I think Diwali brings togetherness; it’s about bonding with friends and celebrating the simple joys of life and primarily taking darkness away from each other's and our own lives. I'm glad that the Government has taken some action to cut down pollution and it's a brilliant step.  Lastly, this year I am going to make clay diyas, so I can contribute in some way to the beauty of the festival and spread happiness.  Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous Diwali.”

Poorva Gokhale as Anupriya in Tujhse Hai Raabta said “I do believe in a noise-free and bright Diwali.  The festival is very special to me as my entire family comes together on this occasion. I remember as a child I used to help my mother in the kitchen when she used to make Diwali snacks. I miss those moments a lot. While everything including food is readily available outside, but it’s not the same as the one prepared with love at home. Here’s wishing everyone a Happy Diwali!”

Kanika Mann as Guddan from Guddan… Tumse Na Ho Paega said, “Diwali is one of the most beautiful festivals and is celebrated with a lot of fervour all over the country. Our surroundings are always so well lit up that it looks heavenly. I love the lights, but I am not in support of noise or smoke. I feel we should be responsible citizens and every festival should be taken as an opportunity to do something good. I would urge everyone to avoid bursting crackers and go for an eco-friendly Diwali. I would like to wish everyone a very happy and prosperous Diwali”