How Bollywood Celebrities Celebrated Diwali 2026

How Bollywood Celebrities Celebrated Diwali 2026: Family Pujas, Manish Malhotra's Party and Festive Moments

Quick answer: Bollywood marked Diwali 2026 (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday, 8 November) with family pujas and first glimpses of children. Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor celebrated their first Diwali at their new Krishna Raj bungalow with Raha and Neetu Kapoor; Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal shared the first p

HinduTone Dharma DeskNovember 9, 20265 min read

Quick answer: Bollywood marked Diwali 2026 (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday, 8 November) with family pujas and first glimpses of children. Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor celebrated their first Diwali at their new Krishna Raj bungalow with Raha and Neetu Kapoor; Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal shared the first photo showing their son Vihaan's face; and Priyanka Chopra posted "camera roll favourites" with Nick Jonas and Malti Marie. Designer Manish Malhotra's annual Diwali party in Mumbai on 5 November drew Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Janhvi Kapoor and many more.

Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. For Bollywood it blends tradition with glamour: private pujas at home, designer outfits at parties, and a few carefully chosen glimpses shared with fans. Here is how the stars celebrated in 2026, based on what they posted and what entertainment media reported.

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor: first Diwali at Krishna Raj

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor celebrated their first Diwali at Krishna Raj, the six-storey family bungalow on Pali Hill, Bandra, that they moved into in November 2025. Alia shared puja photos on Instagram with Ranbir, daughter Raha and Neetu Kapoor. In one, Raha kisses both her parents on the cheek; in another, the family poses before a large framed portrait of the late Rishi Kapoor, garlanded with red flowers. Neetu Kapoor wore green.

Alia's caption read: "The light of my life. Happy Diwali to you and yours." Later, Ranbir stepped onto the bungalow's balcony to wave and blow flying kisses to the photographers waiting outside, joined by Neetu and a smiling Alia; videos of the moment were widely shared.

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal: the first photo of Vihaan

The biggest reveal of Diwali 2026 came from Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal, who shared their first family picture showing son Vihaan's face, all three in coordinated festive outfits. Their caption: "Our brightest Diwali yet… Wishing everyone love, light and happiness."

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Nick Jonas and Malti Marie

Priyanka Chopra celebrated at her Los Angeles home with husband Nick Jonas and daughter Malti Marie. She wore a heavily embellished burgundy-and-gold traditional outfit, while Nick and Malti wore white. Her caption: "Some camera roll favourites from this Diwali. Wishing you all a very Happy Diwali."

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh: a family of four

This was Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's first Diwali as parents of two. The couple welcomed their second daughter on 19 September 2026 and announced her name, Devi Padukone Singh, on Dussehra (20 October) with a family photo showing her elder sister Dua, born in September 2024.

Kareena Kapoor Khan and other stars

Kareena Kapoor Khan shared an Instagram Story wishing everyone a happy Diwali, and was reported to have posted pictures with her parents Randhir and Babita Kapoor and sister Karisma. She also attended Manish Malhotra's party with Saif Ali Khan.
Sidharth Malhotra posted a photo in a lemon-yellow shirt holding a box of sweets: "Wishing you all a very sweet Diwali, filled with love, laughter and lots of mithai!"
Akshay Kumar performed a Diwali puja at home, according to reports.
Sonam Kapoor shared a photo with husband Anand Ahuja: "Diwali lights, a little bit of sparkle, and the man who still makes me blush."
Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal celebrated with friends: "A Diwali full of love and light Ours was, and we hope yours is too! Lots of love and Happy Diwali doston."
Karan Johar hosted a Diwali puja at the Dharma Productions office in Mumbai on Saturday, 7 November, attended by Janhvi Kapoor (in an ombre saree) and Ananya Panday with her mother Bhavna Pandey, and shared pictures with his children Yash and Roohi.
Rajinikanth stepped out of his Chennai home in traditional attire to greet fans despite the rain.
Anushka Sharma, Sara Ali Khan, Kamal Haasan, Dhanush, Chiranjeevi, Jr NTR, Ram Charan and Allu Arjun were among the many stars who shared Diwali wishes with fans.

Manish Malhotra's Diwali party 2026

Designer Manish Malhotra's annual Diwali bash, held in Mumbai on the night of 5 November, was once again the season's fashion highlight:

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrived hand-in-hand with Abhishek Bachchan, she in a red saree and he in a black sherwani.
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan attended together.
Akshay Kumar came with his son Aarav.
Janhvi Kapoor wore a dramatic black-and-gold lehenga with an animal-print twist and a fishtail silhouette; her sister Khushi Kapoor also attended, reportedly in purple.
Gauri Khan and Suhana Khan arrived together, Suhana in a Manish Malhotra creation.
Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal and Ayushmann Khurrana and Tahira Kashyap were photographed at the party's photo booth.

Bollywood's Diwali fashion: what stood out

Family coordination: matching or complementary outfits for family photos, as Katrina, Vicky and Vihaan showed.
Classic festive colours: reds, golds, burgundy and green for pujas and parties.
Statement lehengas and sarees at Manish Malhotra's bash, with sequins, metallics and dramatic silhouettes.
Whites and ivories for children and relaxed family celebrations.

Tips for your own Diwali, inspired by Bollywood

Put family rituals and quality time first: the stars' most-loved posts were puja and family moments.
Plan coordinated or complementary ethnic outfits for family photos.
Decorate with lights, flowers and personal touches, such as a portrait of a loved one, as the Kapoors did.
Choose handcrafted diyas and decorations to support artisans.
Do your Lakshmi Puja at the right time for your city: see Lakshmi Puja muhurat 2026, city-wise.

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Frequently asked questions

How did Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor celebrate Diwali 2026?

With a family puja at their new Krishna Raj bungalow in Bandra with Raha and Neetu Kapoor, posing before a portrait of the late Rishi Kapoor, and greeting photographers from the balcony.

Did Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal reveal their son's face?

Yes. On Diwali 2026 they shared their first family photo showing son Vihaan's face, captioned "Our brightest Diwali yet".

When was Manish Malhotra's Diwali party in 2026?

On the night of 5 November 2026 in Mumbai, attended by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar, Janhvi Kapoor and others.

How did Priyanka Chopra celebrate Diwali 2026?

At her Los Angeles home with Nick Jonas and daughter Malti Marie, sharing "camera roll favourites" on Instagram.

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Happy Diwali! May your celebrations be filled with light, love and prosperity.