Many of us believe that the festive season has ended after Diwali, however, the biggest festival of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and many other states, Chatt Puja is celebrated six days after Diwali. Prayers during Chhath puja are dedicated to the solar deity, Surya, to show gratitude and thankfulness for bestowing the bounties of life on earth and to request that specific wishes be granted. It is one of the most loved festivals for the state in eastern Indian states. Many Bollywood celebrities celebrate Chatt Puja and enjoy it with their family and friends. Here are the 8 stars who celebrate this festival. Also read | From Ram Kapoor to Kushal Tandon: 8 TV stars who got their degrees from foreign universities
1. Ravi Kishan: Ravi Kishan is megastar of the Bhojpuri film industry. He is one of the most loved Bhojpuri actors. The actor's family belongs to the Kerakat district in Jaunpur. He celebrates Chhath Puja with local people almost every year.
2. Pankaj Tripathi: Pankaj Tripathi is one of the finest actors in the Bollywood industry. From movies like Kaagaz and Mimi to web series like Criminal Justice and Mirzapur, he shines everywhere. Pankaj Tripathi is loved and respected for the love he has for his hometown, Belsand village, in Gopalganj, Bihar. Every year he tries his best to visit his village in Bihar to celebrate Chhath Puja with his family.
3. Monalisa: Monalisa is a famous Indian actress. The actress was born in West Bengal. Every year, Monalisa celebrates Chhath Puja with her loved ones and is also famous for giving major outfit goals to fellow women.
4. Shatrughan Sinha: Shatrughan Sinha is one of the most loved actors from Bihar. He was born in Patna, Bihar, and every year on the Shatrughan Sinha celebrates the festival with his wife, Poonam Sinha, and their kids, Sonakshi Sinha, Luv Sinha, and Kush Sinha.
5. Manoj Bajpayee: Manoj Bajpayee is one of the inspiring and legendary actors in the Bollywood industry. The small-town actor faced a lot of struggle in his career and he shines like a sun. The actor was born in a small village called Belwa, Bettiah, Bihar. He celebrates Chatt Puja with his family and friends.
6. Gurmeet Choudhary: Gurmeet Choudhary is a popular television and film actor. He was born in Jairampur village in Bhagalpur, Bihar. He is currently living in Mumbai for more than a decade now, however, he is still connected to his traditions and values.
7. Sonakshi Sinha: Sonakshi Sinha is the daughter of Shatrughan Sinha. He was born in Patna Bihar. She celebrated Chatt Puja with his family almost every year.
8. Amitabh Bachchan: Bollywood legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan was born in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. He is a veteran actor who celebrates every religion and every individual. He celebrates and wishes Happy Chatt Puja every year on his social media handle.
