Vrushika Mehta, who moved to Canada after getting married, traveled to Mumbai specifically for Navratri. The actress from Dil Dosti Dance (D3) shared, "As a Gujarati, my love for Navratri and garba runs deep in my veins. No festivity feels complete without them. The music pumps me up, and I'm always ready to jump into garba, anywhere, anytime (laughs)." She continues, "I enjoy dressing up, catching up with friends, and dancing. Even though I've always lived in Mumbai, I've heard that experiencing Navratri in Gujarat is a must. It's definitely on my bucket list, and I hope to make it happen someday."
Reflecting on her childhood memories of Navratri, she reminisces, "My mom used to doll me up and to keep me still while she put three dots on my chin, she'd bribe me with chocolates (laughs). I was fiercely competitive, aiming to win a prize each night. It was all about dancing with gusto and feeling like a shining star." When discussing her preferred Navratri attire, she shares, "I adore flared chaniya cholis, but I opt for lightweight ones for comfort and to execute graceful spins. For jewelry, if I'm filming a reel, I go for bold pieces to make a statement. However, if I'm dancing, I choose delicate pieces that complement my outfit."Talking about her childhood memories of the festival, she recalls wanting to win every garba competition. She reminisces about how her mother would dress her up and persuade her to sit still by bribing her with chocolates while painting three dots on her chin. She was fiercely competitive and determined to win a prize every night, thoroughly enjoying dancing and feeling like a little star.
When discussing her preferred Navratri look, she expresses her love for flared chaniya cholis that are lightweight for comfort and graceful spins. For jewelry, she chooses heavier pieces for reels to make a statement and delicate ones for dancing to match her outfit.
Looking forward to celebrating Navratri with her husband Saurabh, who has a different garba style that she would like to learn, she recalls playing garba during their wedding events. She eagerly anticipates the day they can celebrate Navratri together.
Vrushika reveals her favorite garba dance moves and songs, citing spins, popatiyu, dodhiyu, and trikoniya moves as her top choices. Her all-time favorite garba song is "Dakla," for its infectious energy, and she admires Falguni Pathak's iconic songs for setting the perfect mood for Navratri.
Reflecting on her favorite on-set Navratri memory from Dil Dosti Dance, Vrushika fondly recalls shooting "Dholi Taro Dhol Baaje" for half a day, describing it as a blast. She also shares that garba is a staple at their D3 get-together parties.