As Karwa Chauth approaches, married women across the country are gearing up to celebrate this cherished festival, one that has often been beautifully romanticized in Bollywood films. Amid the festive buzz, ETimes caught up with actress Shriya Saran, who shared her own lighthearted, one memories and thoughts on the occasion.
Shriya Saran’s fondest Karwa Chauth memory
Shriya, who has been happily married to Andrei Koscheev since 2018, is a proud mother to her adorable daughter, Radha Saran. Talking about her past experiences of fasting and celebrating Karwa Chauth, the actress fondly recalled,“Yes! I used to celebrate it with my mom, and honestly, all I remember is being hungry!” she laughed. “Except one year, I made my husband fast with me. I told him that’s the tradition, and he believed me!”The actress, known for her charm and wit, is all set to celebrate the festival this year with full zeal and joy, cherishing the togetherness that comes with it.
Shriya Saran’s professional front
On the professional front, Shriya Saran continues to balance her family life and a flourishing career across languages. She was last seen in ‘Music School’ (2023), where she portrayed a compassionate music teacher in a film that blended melody with social commentary. She also earned acclaim for her intense performance in ‘Drishyam 2’ (2022) opposite Ajay Devgn, where her emotional depth and poise were widely appreciated.Over the years, Shriya has carved a unique space for herself in both Bollywood and South cinema, with memorable roles in films like ‘Sivaji: The Boss’ opposite superstar Rajinikanth, ‘Awarapan,’ and ‘Manam.’ Her stint in ‘RRR’ was also applauded for its simplicity and power-packed performance.
