There’s something in Karwa Chauth that somehow always makes social media seem softer, warmer, and more human. Maybe it’s the glow of diyas, the clink of bangles, or just the love that fills the air. This year, that warmth was on full display at Sunita and Anil Kapoor’s Juhu bungalow, where some of Bollywood’s most loved faces gathered for their annual celebration.
Over the years, Sunita Kapoor’s Karwa Chauth get-together has become a little tradition of its own, a space where film stars shed the glamour for a night and come together as wives, friends, and believers in love. The 2025 one was just the same: there was laughter ringing out through the house, plates of mehendi and mithai, and the full moon overhead presiding over a night filled with beauty and sentiment.
The Guest List That Sparked Joy
Among the first to arrive were Shilpa Shetty, Mira Rajput, and Raveena Tandon, all dressed in radiant reds and golds, the colors of devotion. Geeta Basra, Natasa Dalal, and Bhavana Panday soon joined in as the garden lights flickered to life and the women gathered for the evening puja.
Inside, the decor was quintessentially Sunita—elegant yet warm. Strings of marigolds, soft candlelight, and a serene energy made the place feel like home. Everyone carried their own decorated thalis, each one a tiny reflection of the love and care behind the ritual.
Shilpa Shetty: Grace Meets Good Vibes
Shilpa Shetty, known for her boundless enthusiasm, shared glimpses from the evening that felt almost cinematic. In one clip, she was seen passing a puja thali alongside Raveena, Mira, and Natasa, her smile as bright as the diyas around her. “Karwa Chauth ki raat,” she captioned it, thanking Sunita Kapoor for hosting with her usual warmth and flair.
Later, she posted a photo with her husband, Raj Kundra, simply writing, “Blessed.” It was short, heartfelt, and perfectly Shilpa—a little bit glam, a little bit grounded, and completely genuine.
Mira Rajput’s “It’s Giving Bahu” Moment
Mira Rajput, who has carved out her own quiet space in the public eye, struck her usual mix of elegance and wit. Sharing photos from the gathering, she captioned them with a cheeky, “It’s giving bahu. Enjoy the day, ladies!”
Her pictures, featuring Geeta Basra and Natasa Dalal, showed women relaxed, happy, and fully in the moment, not posing for the perfect shot but simply enjoying each other’s company. That authenticity is what makes the Kapoor celebration so beloved: it feels more like a family affair than a red-carpet event.
New Beginnings: Rakul and Jackky’s First Karwa Chauth
For Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani, this Karwa Chauth was extra special—their first as a married couple. The two shared photos where Rakul beamed with her thaali while Jackky gently kissed her on the cheek. Their caption read, “Happy Karvachauth from us to you. And now let’s eat cake.”
It was playful, lighthearted, and a perfect reflection of how modern couples are reshaping the festival, holding onto its emotion while adding their own sweetness.
Ayushmann and Tahira’s Beautiful Equality
Ayushmann Khurrana and Tahira Kashyap’s collective post moved hearts for another reason. “Both of them fasted,” they posted, “out of equal respect for each other.” It was an understated but potent and unassuming declaration about partnership, equality, and how tradition is being redefined.
In an age where ancient traditions tend to get challenged, their action came across as refreshing and genuinely sincere. Love, for one, has always been about balance.
Love in Every Form
Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram kept their post poetic: “Together in every phase from sunrise to moonrise.” It read like a line from a love letter—understated but full of depth.
Varun Tej’s wife, Lavanya Tripathi, shared perhaps the most touching moment of all. Celebrating her first Karwa Chauth as a new mother, she wrote, “His love on my hands, our baby in my arms. This Karwa Chauth will always be close to my heart.” Her words summed up the emotional side of the festival where religion meets gratitude.
Mouni Roy, as bright as ever, celebrated with husband Suraj Nambiar. Her caption, “VERMILION. Karwachauth,” said a thousand words without saying much. The sheer red sindoor on her forehead was more than sufficient to speak for her.
Behind the Glitz: What Karwa Chauth Really Stands For
Amidst all the glamour, what sparkles most about Karwa Chauth is its soul. Traditionally celebrated by married women throughout North India, the fast is undertaken from sunrise till moonrise as a wish for the health and long life of one’s spouse. And yet, over the years, the celebration has developed beautifully. It’s no more about fasting or rituals alone, but love that’s shared, respect that’s mutual, and faith that binds people in subtle, personal ways.
This year at Sunita Kapoor’s place, that spirit was present all around in the smiles, the chuckles, and the collective waiting patiently for the moon to come up.
As the night ended, phones came out, filters went on, and the posts flooded timelines. But beyond the curated photos was something that can’t be filtered: real warmth, real connection, and the joy of celebrating love under one moonlit sky.
Because no matter how modern the world becomes, some traditions and some kinds of love never go out of style.