Actress Jahnavi Soni, known for her role in the television show Paro Sang Dev, celebrated her birthday on January 7. In an exclusive conversation, the actor shared her unique and low-key approach to marking her special day, highlighting a preference for simplicity over grand celebrations.
A Quiet Affair with Family and Friends
Jahnavi Soni confessed that she has never been fond of big birthday bashes. For her, the ideal celebration involves a quiet dinner with close friends and family members. She reminisced about her childhood, stating that she rarely celebrated birthdays back then, a tradition she wishes to revisit this year. "For this birthday, I want to celebrate with my family, just like my childhood," she said.
While she personally dislikes cake-cutting rituals, she participates if her friends bring one, acknowledging it as a common symbol of celebration. The last two years saw her celebrating on the sets of her shows, first Dahej Daasi and then again, which she thoroughly enjoyed. "I truly like working on my birthday," Jahnavi added. This year, she had hoped to celebrate on the Paro Sang Dev set, but plans changed, leading her back to a family celebration in Jaipur.
Birthday Rituals: Temples and Thoughtful Gifts
The actress does follow a heartfelt birthday ritual. She ensures she begins her day by visiting a temple to seek blessings and start with positivity. "After that, I don’t really plan anything," she mentioned. Expressing a mix of feelings, Jahnavi said she sometimes doesn't understand why birthdays are celebrated, though the day makes her feel special.
The most cherished part of her day is the gift from her younger sister, Lovely. Every year, without fail, Lovely gifts Jahnavi a unique and expensive pen. This tradition stems from her sister's belief in Jahnavi's talents as a sketch artist and a good student. "I really love this gesture," the actress ended fondly.
Focus on Health and Making Grandma Proud
When asked about self-gifting, Jahnavi Soni's wish is fitness-oriented. She wants to gift herself a "disciplined, flexible, and active body" to excel in action sequences and dance. She stated that achieving this would be the best gift for her.
Her ultimate happiness, however, comes from celebrating with her grandmother. She considers her grandmother's health, happiness, and pride in her work as the biggest gift. "I want to make her even more proud and do good work. I feel that I haven’t really achieved much yet, so my focus is to work harder and do bigger and better things," the dedicated actress concluded.
