“Amitabh Bachchan Shares Memories of Holi Celebrations at Prateeksha Residence, Offering a Glimpse into the Festivities on Sunday. Abhishek Bachchan, Shweta Bachchan, and Navya Naveli Nanda Also Share Pictures from Holika Dahan.”
Amitabh Bachchan’s Holi parties were once renowned as some of Bollywood’s most extravagant gatherings, attracting top names from the film industry. While the celebrations have evolved into more intimate affairs over the years, the family still ensures they fully embrace the festive spirit. Following their Holika Dahan ritual, Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Navya Naveli Nanda took to social media on Monday to share moments from their Holi festivities at home.
In the photos, the Bachchans appear fully immersed in the colorful festivities, enjoying quality time together and indulging in delicious food. Offering a glimpse into the celebration, Shweta posted a picture of herself with Navya seated on her lap, sharing a warm embrace. “Holi Haiii! Undoubtedly my most cherished festival,” she captioned the photo. In another snapshot, Navya, adorned in a white kurta, is captured tossing gulaal as she strolls across the lawns of their residence. Shweta also shared a photo featuring herself, Amitabh, and Abhishek covered in colors, with Shweta embracing them, beaming with joy.
Navya had a delightful time with her maternal grandparents, capturing moments of water balloon fights and enjoying gujiyas. She shared videos showcasing buckets filled with colored water and packets of gulaal, along with a photo displaying a lavish spread on the dining table. Navya also shared a joyful moment of Jaya Bachchan playing with a pichkari. An endearing picture of Navya being hugged by Amitabh and Jaya, her ‘nani’, has garnered affection from internet users.
As photos from the Bachchans’ 2024 Holi celebrations emerged online, fans expressed curiosity about the absence of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya Bachchan in the pictures. “Where is Aishwarya?” queried one fan in the comment section, while another speculated, “Abhishek ji aur Aishwarya ji bura maan gaye (Abhishek ji and Aishwarya are upset).” Additionally, a social media user raised the question, “Aap Aishwarya ji Aur Aaradhya ko post kyu nahi karti ho? (Why don’t you post pictures of Aishwarya and Aaradhya?)”
The Bachchan family marked Holika Dahan at their Mumbai home on Sunday. Abhishek and Navya shared snippets of the joyful occasion on Instagram. Amitabh, on the other hand, reflected on previous Holi celebrations in his blog, sharing vintage family photos and cherished memories from film shoots.
Amitabh posted vintage photos showcasing his family’s joyous participation in past Holi festivities. Additionally, he shared a picture of Abhishek adorned in a white kurta pyjama and beige Nehru jacket, marking Holika Dahan on Sunday evening. Alongside these, he uploaded numerous snapshots of himself interacting with fans during Sunday darshan, dressed in a pink and white kurta pyjama ensemble. In the images, the megastar can be observed waving at fans, as well as signing autographs and posters.
Amitabh Bachchan shared nostalgic images depicting his family’s joyful participation in past Holi celebrations. He also posted a picture of Abhishek Bachchan donning a white kurta pyjama and beige Nehru jacket, marking Holika Dahan on Sunday evening. Alongside these snapshots, he uploaded several photos of himself engaging with fans during Sunday darshan. Adorned in a pink and white kurta pyjama ensemble, the iconic star can be observed waving at fans and autographing posters.
In his blog post, Amitabh reminisced about Holi celebrations from his youth, drawing comparisons to the present day. He expressed, “Then … and now. Sending greetings and wishes for Holi … the enduring happiness and joy brought by the vibrant colors of fulfillment, gaiety, and merriment… I’ve lost count of the numerous Holi celebrations at Prateeksha … God has been generous … and the kindness of fans and well-wishers, abundant … My heartfelt thanks to all the fans at the GOJ for their wishes, colorful greetings, cards, and letters … and most importantly, their love … May each colorful celebration remain eternal in your lives, brimming with happiness and just … happiness.”
The actor additionally posted a picture of himself from the renowned song “Rang Barse” on X (formerly Twitter), captioning it with lyrics from his song “Holi Khele Raghubira Awadh Mein, Holi Khele Raghubira.”
Navya captioned her post in Hindi, “Holi Dahan 🖤🙏,” while Abhishek embraced the festive atmosphere on his Instagram by posting pictures and a video of the bonfire, along with the message, “May the Holika burn all evil away. Happy Holi!” Additionally, Shweta Bachchan Nanda shared a photo of the Holika Dahan celebration on her Instagram story, captioning it with, “Burning away all negativity and evil.”
