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Actress Prarthana Behere recalls childhood Gudi Padwa memories, festive traditions and speaks about missing her father during this year’s celebrations

By Neelima Kulkarni

Actress Prarthana Behere, who has worked extensively in Hindi television and Marathi and Hindi films, opened up about her Gudi Padwa memories and why this year’s festival feels different for her.

In an exclusive interview with The Free Press Journal/Navshakti, the actress spoke about how the festival marks the Maharashtrian New Year and holds deep emotional value for her since childhood.

Recalling her early memories, she said, “Gudi Padwa is a very special festival for all Maharashtrian people because it is our New Year. I remember when I was a kid, after the Gudi was set up, we used to get prasad made of crushed neem leaves and sugar. I used to hate eating it because it was very bitter, but my mother forced me to have it. I used to gulp it down with water.”