Parineeta Borthakur Honors Magh Bihu in Mumbai with Heartfelt Traditions
Television actress Parineeta Borthakur is currently celebrating Magh Bihu far from her native Assam. She finds herself in Mumbai this festive season. Her heart remains deeply connected to her cultural roots. Parineeta plays Chandrika Singh Chauhan in the popular TV show Vasudha. She is marking the occasion with family and close friends at her Mumbai residence.
A Homely Assamese Feast in the City
Parineeta shared her festive plans with enthusiasm. She explained how they are preparing everything at home. This personal touch makes the celebration uniquely special for her. The menu features a traditional Assamese spread known as jolpan.
- Sesame seed ladoos
- Coconut ladoos
- Jaggery pitha
- Curd
- Puffed rice
- Poha (sira)
- Black rice kheer
The actress expressed particular joy about sourcing kath aloo in Mumbai. This winter staple holds great significance in Assamese households. People typically cook it with lentils or deep-fry it into crispy chips. Finding this ingredient brought her genuine happiness during the preparations.
Nostalgia for Assam's Community Spirit
Parineeta openly admits that celebrating Bihu in Assam carries a distinct emotional weight. She deeply misses the experience of being back home during the festival. The actress described Uruka, the night before Bihu, with fondness. Everyone gathers together to cook, eat, sing, and celebrate as one large community. That profound sense of togetherness feels truly special and irreplaceable.
Traditional Rituals and Cultural Practices
She elaborated on the important rituals observed during Magh Bihu. On the main day, families construct the meji, a traditional bonfire. They offer food with gratitude, seeking blessings for prosperity and well-being. During the afternoon, people traditionally avoid rice. Instead, they enjoy jolpan, luchi bhaji, and other simple dishes. These foods carry the very soul of Assamese culture and heritage.
Beyond her current role in Vasudha, Parineeta Borthakur has appeared in several television shows. Her portfolio includes Pyaar Ka Pehla Adhyaya Shiv Shakti, Gupta Brothers, Bepannah, and Swaragini. Despite her busy acting career, she makes a conscious effort to keep her cultural traditions alive, even from a distance.
