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Apu Biswas revealed that she hasn’t made any plans for this year’s Durga Puja, admitting she isn’t feeling her best, which is why there won’t be any major celebrations.

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As the joyous Durga Puja festivities begin, the rhythmic beats of the dhak and the sweet fragrance of gadha phul fill the air in the mandaps. Yet, amid this spiritual fervour, Apu Biswas, often celebrated for her lively and vibrant energy during Durga Puja, finds herself in a quieter, more reflective mood this year, with no grand celebrations marking the occasion.

Apu Biswas revealed that she hasn’t made any plans for this year’s Durga Puja, admitting she isn’t feeling her best, which is why there won’t be any major celebrations.

Explaining further, she shared, “My hometown in the North is still undergoing severe flooding, and this has been weighing heavily on my mind. With so many people affected by the floods, I have decided not to plan anything for Puja this year.”

Then again, Apu extended her heartfelt Durga Puja wishes to her fans, saying, “Durga Puja is a special occasion that comes only once a year. I send my sincere greetings to all. May everyone be blessed with prosperity.”

The Koti Takar Kabin star emphasised how important her fans are, stating that their unwavering support has been key to her success. “To my fans, I offer my deepest gratitude, along with my Puja greetings and endless love,” said the actress.

Durga Puja is a time when family, friends, and well-wishers come together, and the absence of loved ones leaves a void that can never truly be filled.

When asked whom she misses the most during this time, Apu Biswas shared, “I miss my mother the most. Honestly, I think about her every day, constantly. But during Puja, her absence feels even more profound.”

Reflecting on previously cherished memories, she added, “During Puja, my mother would always make so many plans and preparations. On Mahalaya, she would visit the riverbank. Today, all those memories are flooding right back. If she were still here, she would have done so much for all of us.”

While talking about her memories of her childhood during Durga Puja, Apu Biswas fondly reminisced, “Pujas during my early years were times of unmatched happiness. That pure delight can never be recaptured. Back then, Durga Puja meant the excitement of wearing new clothes, the house brimming with guests and endless moments of fun and laughter.”

She went on to say, “As a child, the thrill of gazing at the majestic Durga idols filled me with pure wonder. I would admire them with eager eyes and a heart full of happiness. Even now, as Durga Puja arrives, I find myself travelling back to those magical days.”