Janmashtami, the festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, holds a deep significance for actress Jaya Bhattacharya, known for her role as Urmila in Sun Neo’s show ‘Chhathi Maiyya Ki Bitiya’. As the festival approaches, Jaya shares her memories, her love for the festival and her plans for this year.
Recalling her childhood in Lucknow, Jaya fondly remembers how Janmashtami was synonymous with joy and creativity. “We used to create jhankis (decorations) with coloured sawdust to make scenes, similar to what people do during Ganpati festivals,” she shared. One of her fondest memories involves the traditional sweet panjiri, made from whole wheat flour and nuts. “We would eat it with great fun, taking big handfuls and blowing them out of our mouths while saying ‘phoo phaa’, creating a playful mess and thoroughly enjoying ourselves.” The celebrations continued all night, with the Jan Ka Utsav at midnight followed by singing and dancing.
Jaya believes that today’s Janmashtami festivities lack the same charm. “Everything now seems very artificial and rushed. Back then, every family would gather together to make jhankis,” she muses.
For this year’s Janmashtami, Jaya will be celebrating on the sets of ‘Chhathi Maiyya Ki Bitiya’. “We are already preparing for a special episode,” she shared, adding that her work is a form of prayer.
Quoting Lord Krishna from the Bhagavad Gita, she explained, “I focus on fulfilling my duties without worrying about the results.” Jaya also emphasized her natural inclination to help others, which she believes is a trait passed down through generations in her family.
‘Chhathi Maiyya Ki Bitiya’ is a heartwarming family drama centered on Vaishnavi, an orphan who reveres Chhathi Maiyya as her mother. The show emphasizes the triumph of good over evil and the power of faith, with an ensemble cast including Devoleena Bhattacharjee, Sara Khan, Jaya Bhattacharya, Brinda Dahal and Ashish Dixit. It airs on Sun Neo, Monday to Saturday at 7 pm
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