New Delhi: As devotees across the country celebrated Chhath Puja 2025 (October 25-28) with devotion and joy, several celebrities from Bhojpuri and entertainment industries extended their warm wishes on social media and shared glimpses of their celebrations.
Actress Manisha Rani, known for her appearances in shows like Bigg Boss and Rise and Fall, shared pictures of her puja wearing a traditional green saree. Captioning his post, he wrote, “This is not a festival, it is an emotion for us Biharis. Jai Chhathi Maiya!” -The emotional connect shared by Biharis with the festival has been beautifully expressed.
Bigg Boss 19 fame Baseer Ali also got into the festive spirit, wishing his followers, “Offer prayers, gratitude and incense this Chhath Puja.”
Popular Bhojpuri actors Kajal Raghwani and Arvind Akela Kallu celebrated the occasion with their families. Kallu shared pictures of his mother preparing prasad for the puja, while Raghwani posted pictures of herself performing the rituals in traditional attire.
Actor-turned-politician Manoj Tiwari and singer-actor Pawan Singh marked the occasion by releasing a special Chhath song, which quickly gained popularity among fans.
Adding to the festive fervor, Khesari Lal Yadav and hit Bhojpuri duo Amrapali Dubey and Nirahua also released devotional tracks dedicated to Chhathi Maiyya. Expressing her gratitude to her fans, Amrapali wrote, “Thank you very much for giving so much love and affection to our song. Looking forward to your reels on this audio. Please watch the full song only on Amrapali Dubey official YouTube channel – link in bio.”
From music releases to heartfelt prayers, this year’s Chhath Puja saw stars and fans uniting in devotion, celebration and gratitude towards Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya.
Bhojpuri actress Akshara Singh shared pictures from her Chhath Puja celebration as she celebrated the occasion with full festivity and enthusiasm.
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What is Chhath Puja?
Chhath Puja is a vibrant and highly revered Hindu festival celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, parts of Uttar Pradesh and Nepal. Dedicated to Lord Surya (Surya Dev) and Chhathi Maiya, this festival focuses on devotion, strict rituals and purity and cleanliness. For four days – from Nahay Khay to Usha Arghya – each day holds special significance. Here’s a complete guide to day two, known as Lohanda and Kharna.
celebs who celebrate chhath puja
Many Bollywood and television celebrities also celebrate Chhath Puja with deep reverence and pride towards their roots.
Actors like Manoj Bajpayee, Pankaj Tripathi and Sanjay Mishra, who hail from Bihar, often express their emotional connection towards the festival, sharing wishes and memories with fans every year.
Actress Monalisa also shared festive pictures on the occasion and wished her followers.
Famous TV actor Gurmeet Choudhary has shared that he celebrates the festival with his wife Debina Banerjee by performing traditional rituals and shared glimpses of their celebration online.
The list of celebrity devotees also includes one of the most popular stars of Bhojpuri cinema, Ravi Kishan, who is celebrating the festival with devotion despite his busy schedule.
Veteran Bollywood actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha, originally from Patna, also celebrates Chhath Puja with great enthusiasm. This festival holds a special place in their family, where it is celebrated every year with traditional enthusiasm and devotion.