Abhishek Bachchan Shares The Reason Behind Not Celebrating Diwali This Year

Diwali 2020 across the country would be a low-key affair owing to the coronavirus pandemic. There are several states in the country that have banned sale of firecrackers considering the ongoing situation. The celebrations would not be like earlier times as there are many who have been affected by the deadly virus. The Bachchans who are known for hosting a grand Diwali bash every year, will not be celebrating this time the festival of lights owing to two reasons. In an interview with a leading entertainment portal, Abhishek Bachchan has revealed why the family would not be celebrating Diwali this year. Amitabh Bachchan And Ekta Kapoor To Not Host Diwali Parties This Year And Here's The Reason.

About no Diwali celebrations, Abhishek Bachchan told SpotboyE, “It’s true. We had a death in the family this year. My sister Shweta's mother-in-law (Ritu Nanda) passed away. Besides, who hosts parties at a time like this? Civilisation is going through the worst crisis ever. We all need to be as careful as possible. Observing the utmost social distance is the only option we have. And that too is not a guarantee against infection. Diwali parties and other social occasions are for now a distant dream.” Amitabh Bachchan Diwali Party: Anupam Kher Can’t Stop Praising Big B for Such a Grand Get-Together (View Pic).

Abhishek Bachchan and his wife Aishwarya Rai, daughter Aaradhya and his father Amitabh Bachchan had tested positive for COVID-19. The father and son duo had to be hospitalised and were discharged post recovery. The actor and his family have time and again urged people to take care of their health by abiding to all safety protocols and prevent themselves from this deadly virus.

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