Vrushika Mehta, a well-known actress from Dil Dosti Dance (D3), traveled to Mumbai "especially for Navratri". Despite living in Canada after her marriage, her love for Navratri and garba as a Gujarati runs deep within her. She believes no celebration is complete without it, explaining that the energetic music always inspires her to join in the garba festivities wherever she is. Vrushika expresses her excitement for dressing up, meeting friends, and dancing during Navratri. While she has always resided in Mumbai, she acknowledges the recommendation to visit Gujarat for an authentic Navratri experience, a trip that remains on her wishlist. Sharing her fond childhood memories of the festival, Vrushika recalls how her mother would dress her up and bribe her with chocolates to sit still while painting three dots on her chin. She amusingly mentions her childhood competitiveness to win a prize every night, cherishing the joy of dancing enthusiastically and feeling like a star. Describing her preferred Navratri outfit, Vrushika mentions her love for lightweight flared chaniya cholis to ensure comfort and graceful spins. When it comes to jewelry, she opts for heavier pieces when shooting a reel but chooses delicate accessories that complement her outfit for dancing.Rephrased content:

"I used to aim to win every garba competition during my childhood," she reminisces about the festival. "My mom would dress me up and make sure I stayed still while she painted three dots on my chin by bribing me with chocolates (laughs). I was highly competitive and set on winning a prize each night. It was all about dancing with all my heart and feeling like a little star."

When discussing her preferred Navratri attire, she mentions, "I adore flared chaniya cholis but prefer lightweight ones for comfort and graceful spins. For jewelry, if filming a reel, I opt for bold pieces to make a statement. However, for dancing, I prefer delicate pieces that match my outfit."

"I am eagerly awaiting the opportunity to celebrate Navratri with Saurabh in the future," she shares. Saurabh, her husband, enjoys garba with a different style that she would love to learn. While they have yet to celebrate Navratri together, they did enjoy playing garba during their wedding events. Vrushika looks forward to the day they can celebrate Navratri as a couple.

Vrushika expresses, "Spinning is definitely my favorite, along with playful popatiyu. I also enjoy incorporating dodhiyu and trikoniya moves to keep things lively." Her all-time favorite garba song is Dakla due to its infectious energy. She is also a big fan of Falguni Pathak, whose songs always set the perfect mood for Navratri.

Recalling her favorite Navratri memory on set, Vrushika fondly remembers shooting Dholi Taro Dhol Baaje on the Dil Dosti Dance sets. It was a half-day event full of fun and laughter. Garba is a staple at their D3 get-togethers, adding to the festive spirit."