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Ayushmann Khurrana experiences Chhath Puja for first time while shooting Ye Prem Mol Liya

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The actor, from a Punjabi family, says shooting the film's Chhath song gave him his first experience of the festival, and describes an emotional moment on set.

Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana is in the news for his upcoming film Ye Prem Mol Liya. The film is directed by Sooraj Barjatya, and actor Sharvari will appear opposite Ayushmann. On the occasion of Chhath Puja, the film's special song "Bulaye Chhathi Maa" has been released. The song depicts the faith, devotion and tradition of Chhath Puja. Speaking about the song, Ayushmann described experiencing Chhath Puja for the first time.

Ayushmann comes from a Punjabi family and had never celebrated Chhath Puja before. During the shooting of Ye Prem Mol Liya, he got the chance to be part of the festival. Seeing the emotions, faith and tradition associated with Chhath Puja at close quarters made the experience special for him.

Ayushmann said, "Being a Punjabi, I had never celebrated Chhath Puja before. So experiencing this festival for the first time was very special for me. The emotions linked to Chhath and its significance, and how beautifully this festival brings people together, touched my heart. There is a different meaning behind every ritual, and a great deal of faith and devotion behind it. For me, this experience was not limited to shooting a song, but was a chance to be part of a beautiful tradition that was completely new to me."

Ayushmann also recounted a special incident before the shoot. Before the climax sequence of Chhath Puja was filmed, director Sooraj Barjatya called the entire cast together and played the Chhath Puja song. All the actors were moved by the occasion.

Recalling that moment, Ayushmann said, "Before the shooting of the Chhath Puja climax sequence, we witnessed a very special moment. Sooraj ji called the whole cast together and played the Chhath Puja song for us. The moment was so emotional that everyone had tears in their eyes. That experience stayed in all our minds forever and made the sequence even more meaningful. The whole cast was overwhelmed by the role Sooraj ji played in making the Chhath Puja sequence and the importance he gave to showing these traditions and the emotions behind them in a very authentic way."

Chhath Puja is a festival celebrated with great devotion across the country. It has special significance in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Devotees also celebrate it with enthusiasm in many other parts of the country, including Delhi, Mumbai, West Bengal and Odisha. The song "Bulaye Chhathi Maa" depicts the festival, which carries a message of faith, gratitude and unity.

With Ye Prem Mol Liya, Ayushmann Khurrana is stepping into Sooraj Barjatya's cinematic world for the first time. Barjatya, whose films give a special place to family relationships, festivals and Indian traditions, is again bringing an emotional and cultural experience to audiences. Fans are eager to see the pairing of Ayushmann and Sharvari on the big screen.

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