EXCLUSIVE: Mustafa Burmawala Admits His Definition Of Diwali Has Evolved Over The Years; Says, “Festivals Should Be Personal And Genuine, Not About Grandeur”

Mustafa Burmawala is excited to treat audiences to Abbas-Mustan’s next film 3 Monkeys. While the actor is exploring new opportunities on the professional front, Diwali offers him a chance to pause and spend quality time with his loved ones. Over the years, he has also changed his way of celebrating the festival with family, with meaningful conversations and peace being more important than grand celebrations.

Mustafa Burmawala: My Definition Of Diwali Has Evolved Quite A Bit Over The Years

For Mustafa Burmawala, Diwali used to be about new clothes, meeting friends and the festive excitement. But the priorities have changed over the years. He likes simple things and is happy to be with his family. He shares, “I think my definition of Diwali has evolved quite a bit over the years. Earlier, it was more about the excitement, new clothes, celebrations, meeting friends and the whole festive atmosphere. Today, I find myself valuing the simpler things much more, being around family and loved ones, having meaningful conversations and just enjoying a little peace.

He continues, “With the kind of work I do, life can get quite unpredictable, so having those moments to slow down and reconnect feels like a celebration in itself.”

Mustafa: Festivals Should Be Personal & Genuine, Not About How Grand They Look

Being an actor means being in the public eye, but Mustafa does not want that to influence his personal celebrations. He believes festivals should be about genuine happiness rather than how they appear to others. He shares, “Being in the public eye does make you a little more conscious of how you are perceived, but I wouldn’t want that to change the way I celebrate. I think festivals should be personal and genuine, not about how grand they look to the outside world. Whether it’s a big celebration or a quiet evening with close friends, what matters is the feeling behind it.”

Talking about what he wants to leave behind this Diwali, Mustafa said he wants to stop overthinking and putting pressure on himself to have everything figured out. He wants to focus on gratitude, faith and new experiences instead. He says, “This Diwali, I would really like to leave behind unnecessary overthinking and the pressure of having everything figured out. I’ve had my share of ups and downs, and every experience has taught me something about myself. I want to carry forward the lessons but not the baggage.

He concludes, “More than anything, I want to make room for faith, gratitude, new experiences and the courage to take chances. I think that’s what a new beginning should really be about, becoming a little more comfortable with who you are while still being excited about who you can become.”

Happy Diwali to all out readers.

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