Vrushika Mehta, a well-known actress from the show Dil Dosti Dance (D3) who moved to Canada after marriage, made a special trip to Mumbai just for Navratri festivities. Being Gujarati, she explains that her love for Navratri and garba runs deep in her veins. She believes no celebration is truly complete without it, as the music energizes her and makes her ready to break into a garba dance at any time. Vrushika expresses excitement about dressing up, meeting friends, and dancing during the festive season.
Growing up, Vrushika reminisces about her fond childhood memories of Navratri, where her mom would dress her up and bribe her with chocolates to sit still while she painted the traditional three dots on her chin. She recalls being competitive and always determined to win a prize each night, enjoying dancing with joy as if she were a little star.
When it comes to her preferred Navratri attire, Vrushika favors flared chaniya cholis, but she opts for lightweight ones for comfort and to enhance the graceful spins during her performances. Depending on the occasion, she chooses either heavy statement jewelry for shooting reels or delicate pieces that complement her outfit for dancing. Despite living in Mumbai, Vrushika hopes to visit Gujarat someday to truly experience the best Navratri celebrations."I always dreamed of winning every garba competition during my childhood. I have fond memories of the festival, where my mom used to dress me up and bribe me with chocolates to sit still while painting three dots on my chin. I was very competitive and determined to win a prize each night. It was all about dancing with passion and feeling like a little star."
"When it comes to my favorite Navratri look, I enjoy wearing flared chaniya cholis, but I prefer lightweight ones that are comfortable and enhance my spins gracefully. For jewelry, I opt for heavier pieces for shooting reels to make a statement, while choosing delicate pieces for dancing that complement my outfit."
"I am eagerly looking forward to the day when Saurabh and I can celebrate Navratri together. Saurabh, my husband, enjoys garba in a different style from mine, which I am excited to learn. Although we haven't had the opportunity to celebrate Navratri together yet, we did share some fun moments playing garba during our wedding events."
"Spinning is definitely my favorite, along with the playful popatiyu. I also like incorporating dodhiyu and trikoniya moves for variety. My go-to garba song is 'Dakla' for its infectious energy, and I admire Falguni Pathak's iconic songs that set the perfect mood for Navratri."
"Reflecting on my favorite on-set Navratri memory, shooting 'Dholi Taro Dhol Baaje' on the sets of Dil Dosti Dance was a highlight. It was a fun experience that lasted half a day, and our D3 get-together parties always feature lively garba sessions."
