The auspicious celebration of Lord Krishna’s birthday with a variety of rituals, the festival is being observed across India. People celebrate this occasion in their own unique way, whether by making yummy dishes, decorating homes, or dancing their hearts out.
To mark Krishna Janmashtami, Bollywood celebrities extended their heart-warming wishes to fans on their respective social media.
Actor Ajay Devgn took to his Instagram story and wished his fans.
He wrote, (I) offer my obeisance to Lord Krishna, the beloved son of Vasudeva, who killed the great demons Kansa and Chaanur. Who is the source of great joy to Mother Devaki and who is indeed master of the universe Janmashtami ki sabhi ko shubhkaamnayein.”
Not only Ajay but his wife and actor Kajol marked this special occasion.
Anupam Kher shared a motion video of lord Krishna and wrote, “Happy Janmashtami to all of you! Hail Lord Krishna. Hail Sanatan religion!”
Shraddha Kapoor posted, “Happy Janmashtami! May Lord Krishna bless us all with courage and peace.”
Further extending the wishes, Rashmika Mandanna posted, “Happy Janmashtami. May the spirit of Janmashtami fill your home with love and positivity.”
Shilpa Shetty dropped a picture of Krishna and captioned it, “May Lord Krishna take away all your tensions & worries...and give you all the love, peace, & happiness on this holy occasion. Wishing you all a very Happy Janmashtami!”
“Wishing you a very Happy Janmashtami. May lord's divine grace be with you and your family,” Rakul Preet Singh wished her fans on social media.
Sidharth Malhotra posted, "Happy Krishna Janmashtami. May Lord Krishna's divine blessings fill your life with love and joy.”
Abhishek Bachchan wrote, “Krishna Janmashtami ki hardik shubhkamnaye.”
Arjun Rampal dropped an image of Bal Krishna and wrote, “Best wishes of Shri Krishna Janmashtami. Hail Lord Krishna. #krishna #krishnajanmashtami.”
Preity Zinta, Anil Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, and Ananya Panday among others extended greetings on Krishna Janmashtami.
Every year, the festival of Janmashtami is celebrated by Hindus to mark the birth of Lord Krishna, the God who is the embodiment of playfulness and innocence.
As per the Hindu calendar, Lord Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, was born on the eighth day of the month of Bhadra. The day mostly falls in the months of August or September, as per the Western calendar.
The festival of Janmashtami is celebrated by offering prayers to Lord Krishna, with beautifully decorated swings, dance and music performances, and the 'Dahi-Handi' competition.
Janmashtami is being celebrated across the country with full fervour.
Several Lord Krishna temples are decked up to celebrate the occasion with religious fervour, pomp, and fanfare.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared Diwali celebrations with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru on Instagram.
The photos, featuring rituals and sparklers, have reignited dating rumours.
The actor continues to prioritise authenticity in her personal life while maintaining a busy professional schedule.
Diwali celebrations with Raj Nidimoru
Samantha Ruth Prabhu lit up Instagram this Diwali with warm, festive snapshots featuring filmmaker Raj Nidimoru. The actor wore a green ethnic outfit and flashed her signature smile, while Raj was seen in a blue kurta.
Captioned “Filled with gratitude”, the post showed the pair performing Diwali rituals and playing with sparklers, giving fans a glimpse into their festive family moments.
Romance rumours resurface
The pictures quickly reignited speculation about Samantha and Raj’s relationship. The duo, long at the centre of dating rumours, have not publicly confirmed or denied the chatter. Fans believe this could be a subtle way of sharing a new chapter in her personal life following her separation from Naga Chaitanya.
Despite constant public attention, Samantha has emphasised the importance of authenticity over secrecy. She continues to share candid glimpses of her life online while navigating both personal and professional commitments.
Upcoming projects
On the work front, Samantha recently debuted as a producer with the horror-comedy Subham. She will also appear in the web series Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom alongside Aditya Roy Kapur and is set to feature in the Telugu action film Maa Inti Bangaram. Rumours suggest she may join director Vetrimaaran’s Arasan, opposite Silambarasan TR, though casting is yet to be confirmed.
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