Like everyone else, Jaya Bachchan is embracing the festive spirit this season. She recently visited a Durga Puja pandal in Mumbai to offer her prayers. On Thursday (October 10), several videos and pictures from the pandal began circulating on the internet, capturing moments from the celebrations.
For the occasion, Jaya opted for a beautiful yellow saree with a pink border. She was seen interacting warmly with fellow devotees at the pandal. However, what truly grabbed attention was her meeting with actress Kajol. Kajol looked stunning in a floral red-pink-toned saree. The two shared a warm hug and posed together for photographs, spreading festive joy.
On Wednesday evening, cousins and renowned actresses Rani Mukerji and Kajol were also spotted at the pandal seeking blessings. Both were dressed in elegant traditional attire, marking their devotion during this auspicious time.
### About Durga Puja
Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsava or Sharodotsava, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated annually to honor the Goddess Durga and commemorate her victory over the demon Mahishasur. According to Hindu mythology, the goddess descends to her earthly abode during this time to bless her devotees.
The festival’s significance goes beyond religion, symbolizing compassion, brotherhood, humanity, art, and culture. The celebrations are marked by the reverberation of the ‘dhaak’ drum, donning new clothes, indulging in delicious food, and an overall atmosphere of merriment.
In other parts of India, the nine-day Navratri festival is observed, during which devotees worship the nine incarnations of Maa Durga to seek her blessings. Each day of Navratri corresponds to a different goddess manifestation, making it a spiritually rich and culturally vibrant occasion.
### Kajol’s Upcoming Projects
On the professional front, Kajol is gearing up for the release of her Netflix film, *Do Patti*, alongside Kriti Sanon. The film is directed by debutant Shashanka Chaturvedi and written by Kanika Dhillon. It is scheduled to stream from October 25.
Netflix recently announced the release date with a 1-minute 32-second teaser video, providing viewers a glimpse of the suspense thriller. The streaming giant shared the teaser on its X account with the caption:
*”Ab hoga khel shuru, lekin iss kahaani ke hai do pehlu. Do Patti releases on 25 October, only on Netflix.”*
(The game will now start, but this story has two sides. *Do Patti* releases on 25 October.)
Set in the fictional town of Devipur, Uttarakhand, *Do Patti* follows Kajol as a fierce cop on a mission to uncover the truth behind an attempted murder case. Kriti Sanon plays a dual role for the first time, portraying twin sisters involved in the investigation, each hiding secrets that add to the unfolding drama.
The film also stars Shaheer Sheikh as Dhruv Sood, a character entangled in love and intrigue. Notably, *Do Patti* marks Kajol’s second collaboration with Kriti Sanon after their prior film, *Dilwale*. The movie is produced by Kanika Dhillon and Kriti Sanon.
Additionally, Kajol is working on the action thriller *Maharani – Queen of Queens*, where she reunites with Prabhudeva after 27 years, promising another exciting project for fans to look forward to.
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