India, Nov. 9 -- Family, friends, good vibes, games and a whole lot of good homemade food -- this sums up Sharvari's perfect Diwali vibe check. The 29-year-old actor, who has lived in Mumbai all her life, says that this festive period is all about family gatherings and dressing up. "What comes to my mind when I think of Diwali is family together, laughing, celebrating a festival, people dressed up. It's just a room full of people, and everything is in abundance, with just food, love, warmth and laughter," she says.

Recalling her celebrations during her childhood, she says nothing much has changed even now. She still finds happiness in the fact that everyone takes a break from their busy schedules to come together and that, she says, is h...