Aahana Kumra revisits childhood memories of Makar Sankranti, says 'would fly kites, eat lots of gajak'

Makar Sankranti 2023: The star who headlines Zee Theatre's teleplay 'Sir Sir Sarla' recalls the sense of wonder she associated with the festival as a child.

New Delhi: On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, film, theatre, and OTT star Aahana Kumra recalls the resplendent festivities that were once a beautiful part of her childhood. The actor who stars in Zee Theatre's contemporary classic 'Sir Sir Sarla', says, "As a child growing up in Uttar Pradesh, I remember my family marking this day as Lohri. We would fly kites together, eat a lot of gajak, til laddoos, and roasted groundnuts and there was such joy and wonder in the air."  

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Now that she lives in Mumbai, she enjoys the mix of cultures in the city and says " When I first came to Mumbai, I lived in a neighbourhood where Makar Sankranti was celebrated with gusto.  The city has such a great sense of community and even kite flying is a lovely, shared experience. Some of the fondest memories of my formative years include holding the 'manjha' and watching colourful kites battling each other in the sky. Till date, I try my hand at kite flying on Makar Sankranti no matter how busy I may be."