Stars welcome the Bengali New Year at home

Celebrations for Pohela Boishakh have come to a sudden halt across the country, owing to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Nevertheless, stars of the showbiz world have welcomed the Bengali New Year with beautiful arrangements, at their homes.

Jaya Ahsan posted a video on her Instagram, wishing Shubho Noboborsho 1427 to her fans and followers. She urged everyone to take precautionary measures and stay safe in self-isolation. She also said that she misses all the festivities of Pohela Boishakh. The star further said that although we have closed our doors to keep ourselves protected, we have not closed the windows of our hearts.

Nusraat Faria posted a video on Facebook, bidding farewell to the past year. Similarly, Siam Ahmed greeted his fans and followers with a video on Instagram. He urged everyone to look after themselves and spend quality time with their families at home. He ended the video on a hopeful note, wishing for a great celebration next year.

Yesterday, Mehazabien Chowdhury described the things that we often do on Noboborsho, through an Instagram post.  As this year we are all staying at home, she suggested that we help our mothers with household chores and cooking for the day, and chat with our friends digitally.  Mehazabien also requested her fans and followers to stay home and stay safe.

Sabnam Faria shared a photo of herself online, in a colourful attire for Pohela Baishakh, while Chanchal Chowdhury posted a picture with his son, Shuddho, conveying best wishes for the New Year. Rafiath Rashid Mithila posted a picture of herself in a beautiful saree with the caption, 'Muchhe Jak glani, ghuche jak jora, agnisnane shuchi hok dhora.'

Iresh Zaker posted a picture online with his family, welcoming the Bengali New Year at home, while Bidya Sinha Mim shared pictures of traditional home-cooked dishes and her at-home celebrations. Farzana Chumki urged everyone to celebrate the occasion at home.

Zakia Bari Momo, Shihab Shaheen, Bijori and Intekhab Dinar had simple celebrations at their homes, respectively.