Actor Adivi Sesh has shared how his perspective on Diwali has changed with age, saying the festival is now more about spending quality time with loved ones than indulging in grand celebrations. The ‘Dacoit’ actor also spoke about becoming more environmentally conscious, revealing that he prefers lighting diyas over bursting crackers because of their impact on animals and the environment.In a conversation with IANS, the actor spoke about how his approach to the festival has become more thoughtful as he has grown older. He said, “Definitely. When you’re younger, Diwali is about everything happening around you. The lights, the celebrations, the excitement. As you grow older, it becomes more about the people around you.”
Adivi Sesh calls family togetherness the real luxury
The ‘Major’ actor also said that he has come to value having his loved ones together during the festival. He described spending time with family as the real luxury of Diwali.“I’ve realised that the real luxury is having everyone you love under one roof, happy and healthy. I think that’s what festivals are meant to remind us of. Life gets busy, people move to different places, and you don’t always get to spend as much time together as you’d like. So when you do, those moments become really precious,” he said.
Actor recalls childhood Diwali celebrations
Looking back at his childhood, Adivi Sesh said Diwali was primarily about the excitement surrounding the festival. He recalled enjoying the holidays, sweets, new clothes and the festive atmosphere.“As kids, festivals were all about excitement. The holidays, the sweets, the new clothes, the whole atmosphere! You didn’t really think about why everyone was celebrating. You just knew it was a happy time,” he said.
Adivi Sesh prefers lighting diyas over bursting crackers
The actor also spoke about why he now prefers lighting diyas over bursting crackers, explaining how he has become more mindful of their impact on animals.“As you grow older, I think you become more conscious of how your celebrations affect the world around you. I’m much more environmentally conscious now, and I’m particularly sensitive to how loud crackers affect animals.”“Our pets get really disturbed by those sounds, and I know it’s the same for so many animals outside. So today, I prefer lighting diyas and celebrating without all that noise. The excitement is still there, but I think the way I experience it has become a little more thoughtful,” Sesh added.
Adivi Sesh’s upcoming and recent projects
On the work front, Adivi Sesh was last seen in the romantic action thriller ‘Dacoit’, co-starring Mrunal Thakur as the female lead. Directed by Shaneil Deo, the film also featured Anurag Kashyap and Prakash Raj in key roles.
