From Reel Romance to Real-Life Rituals: Bollywood’s Love Story with Karwa Chauth Every year, Karwa Chauth draws millions of couples into its fold. A festival steeped in tradition, it’s celebrated with devotion, prayers, and fasting for the well-being of one’s spouse. Yet, in modern India, Karwa Chauth has transcended its regional origins. Bollywood, with its storytelling magic, has played a pivotal role in turning this intimate ritual into a nationwide cultural phenomenon. From films to celebrity celebrations, the festival has found a vibrant, cinematic identity. Cinematic Magic of Romance Bollywood first showcased Karwa Chauth as a symbol of love in films like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995). The iconic scene of Raj feeding Simran during her fast captured the imagination of audiences. It wasn’t just a ritual anymore—it became a cinematic gesture of love. Later films, including Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, continued this trend, ...
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