From serving intrigue in high-stakes, complex roles like her standout turn in The Family Man to navigating the glitz of Mumbai’s high-visibility festive circuit, Nimrat Kaur effortlessly balances intense on-screen prowess with grounded charm. But beneath the glamorous Diwali parties and red-carpet buzz lies a deeply nostalgic heart that traces the festival of lights back to army cantonments, buying phuljadis with her father, and Gurdwara visits. In an exclusive interaction with mid-day, Nimrat opens up about her ultimate Diwali shopping essentials and where things stand with the eagerly anticipated next chapter of The Family Man.

Nimrat Kaur on her Diwali traditions

Nimrat walked down memory lane to share her earliest childhood memories of Diwali, growing up in an army background. Recalling the warmth of simple traditions, she shared, "Going shopping with my father to local markets wherever we were posted and buying phuljadis, annaar and chakris, those three were my favourite growing up."