I wish our country grows and prospers and there’s a lot of happiness in the lives of people who are currently staying under the hood of the darkness.Alia Bhatt: ‘Greater sensitivity towards animals would be a triumph’ I’m a cat lover and I have two cats. Since we call Diwali the festival of lights, we Led Tube Lights should understand the true meaning of it. Second, people constantly strive for more, which is both good and bad, but I wish to do things to the best of my abilities, be content and leave the rest to the Master. Then something changed. Besides that, I wish that everyone has a lot of fun with family and friends. But today, here I am! Light triumphed over the dark. I used to get envious of the success of my contemporaries while not being aware of the struggle of others.Dipika Kakar: ‘Triumphing over ill health’For me, the time when I was completely bed-ridden because of a lower back problem, was particularly dark.Daisy Shah: ‘Triumph of life over loss’The moment when light triumphed over darkness, in my life and that of my family’s, was when I realised my father had come back to us in the form of my nephew. We have a Lakshmi puja in our house first and then we go to our relatives’ homes where the elders bless you and give you money.

People being more sensitive towards animals would certainly be a triumph, according to me.Supriya Pathak: ‘Triumph of peace’I wish for peace and contentment for myself and the country, for two reasons: First, this industry is such that there is no security and hence people worry about their future.While its trappings may be all about good food, indulging your sweet tooth, extravagant taash parties, buying new clothes and the like, the fact remains, that at its core, Diwali is all about celebrating the conquest of darkness by light. There were similarities in the timing and date of his birth etc I wish that everyone will have a happy and safe Diwali this year. It’s immensely disturbing for animals that can’t even voice the pain and confusion they go through, due to the loud noise. They need love too.Karan Singh Grover: ‘Letting out the light within’In every stage of my life, if ever darkness has fallen upon me — light has always triumphed over it. I wish everyone a safe Diwali. These are the little things I love.. I would really like people to avoid bursting crackers during Diwali. And as our celebrities gear up to bring in the festival of lights, they’re all too aware of this... Now I only feel happy about the achievements of others.

I wish and urge people, ‘Let’s celebrate a very happy and noise-free Diwali’. Sonam Kapoor: ‘Triumph of traditions’As a festival, Diwali brings so much happiness and I’m glad we have been able to maintain our traditions around it. I'm waiting for the day when we can have a cracker-free Diwali.Raveena Tandon: ‘The triumph is in giving’The festival of giving is embarked by sharing love, joy and happiness — that in itself is a feeling of triumph. Richa Chadda: ‘Triumphed over envy’I experienced a huge shift in my personality this year. I thought I would never be able to stand upright on my feet again, and I had to stop flying because of the same problem. I’d also like to say, please do not harm the stray animals around you. Alia Bhatt, Sonam Kapoor, Richa Chadda et al, tell us about what for them has been the moment when light has triumphed over darkness, what their wishes are for this Diwali, and the good that they hope will emerge out of this festive season. I wish for love and light for all this Diwali. My wish for this Diwali is — may it be pollution-free and safe for everyone. Instead of setting off crackers and creating pollution we should learn the real meaning of the festival and let the light from within emit through us, over the darkness. So I wish for peace and contentment as I don’t want to be eaten up by jealousy or insecurities