Actor Suraj Sonik began his acting career with a cameo in Salman Khan's Sultan and has been steadily progressing through films and television. He has been a part of projects like Bhoot: Part One – The Haunted Ship, The Bhootnii, Benaam Rishta and popular television shows like Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin, Imlie, Naagin 6, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Nine years of pursuing his dreams in Mumbai, the actor is now looking forward to an exciting phase with his feature film Daal recently showcased at the Jagran Film Festival. This Diwali he is feeling extra emotional as he looks back at his journey and the people who stood by him.
Suraj, speaking about the change in the meaning of the festival over the years, says, “Growing up in a Punjabi family in Delhi, Diwali has always been a big celebration for us.” But ever since I moved to Mumbai, I realised how much you miss home and family during festivals. The one thing I have learned from Lord Ram’s journey is that you have to go through your own 14 years of Vanvaas in life before you actually get to experience your Diwali. I have had my own nine years of struggle and today after directing my first feature film, I feel my Vanvaas is coming to an end and a new Diwali is beginning in my life.”
The actor will be celebrating the festival in Mumbai this year due to professional commitments. My film has recently premiered at Jagran Film Festival and I have got a lot of work lined up. “I have a number of short films and other projects in the pipeline and I’m looking forward to making the most of this phase of my career,” he says.
For Suraj, it is about knowing what your priorities are in terms of work and celebrations. “Even if you have a busy schedule, you should find time for your loved ones,” he says. “My most memorable Diwali was last year when I celebrated it with my entire family, especially my sister, mum and dad, just before my sister's wedding,” he says, sharing his favourite Diwali memory. I had gone to Delhi and shocked my parents. “There is something so special about seeing the happiness on their faces.”
In the end of his message to his fans, Suraj says, “Spend time with your parents and family, and try to light a diya in someone else’s life. Be there for people who need your help. The greatest celebration of Diwali for me is to bring light into someone’s life. You don’t have to wait for a festival or occasion to do this. You can bring a little sunshine into someone’s life any day of the year. Happy Diwali.”
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