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Actor Rajesh Kumar Expresses Deep Emotional Ties to Bihar and Chhath Puja
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 01:49 PM
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Rajesh Kumar, famed for ‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai’, told The Hawk about his heartfelt connection to Bihar and the Chhath festival.
Veteran television actor Rajesh Kumar, best known for his role in the popular sitcom ‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai’, spoke to The Hawk about his personal bond with the Indian state of Bihar. In the interview, he described the state’s culture and traditions as close to his heart.
Kumar highlighted Chhath Puja, the ancient solar festival celebrated across Bihar, as a key element of that connection. He said the rituals, the sunrise prayers and the communal spirit of the festival evoke strong emotions for him, reminding him of the warmth and devotion he associates with the region.
While he did not disclose any specific family ties, the actor’s remarks underscored how cultural celebrations can forge lasting attachments, even for personalities whose professional lives are based elsewhere. His comments add a personal dimension to the growing interest in Chhath Puja among the broader Indian diaspora.
Kumar highlighted Chhath Puja, the ancient solar festival celebrated across Bihar, as a key element of that connection. He said the rituals, the sunrise prayers and the communal spirit of the festival evoke strong emotions for him, reminding him of the warmth and devotion he associates with the region.
While he did not disclose any specific family ties, the actor’s remarks underscored how cultural celebrations can forge lasting attachments, even for personalities whose professional lives are based elsewhere. His comments add a personal dimension to the growing interest in Chhath Puja among the broader Indian diaspora.