Sonali Bendre: Ironic that Gudi Padwa falls at the start of 21-day lockdown

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Mumbai: Maharashtrians observe new year through the festival of Gudi Padwa on Wednesday. Actress Sonali Bendre has mixed emotions on the special occasion, what with the implementation of the 21-day lockdown in the wake of coronavirus outbreak.

"Happy Gudi Padwa... it's ironic that the new year falls at the start of the #21daylockdown...but in someways it's a sign of what we need to do.

"Introspect, realign and look to the future," she wrote on Instagram.

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#Throwback to simpler times... Happy Gudi Padwa... it’s ironic that the new year falls at the start of the #21DayLockdown but in someways it’s a sign of what we need to do. Introspect, realign and look to the future. From my family to yours... I hope this new year brings us all new beginnings  #StayHomeSaveLives

A post shared by Sonali Bendre (@iamsonalibendre) on Mar 25, 2020 at 12:09am PDT

Gudi Padwa is the first day of the month of Chaitra and marks the beginning of the New Year as per the Hindu calendar.

To lighten up the mood of people amid serious health crisis, Sonali posted a throwback picture that shows her all dressed up in tradional Maharashtrian saree.