India, Nov. 11 -- W ith Diwali giving way to Bhai Dooj, actor Rakul Preet Singh looks back at the festivities, from family gatherings to food and traditions. "Diwali has always been one of my favourite festivals. I love how the house is lit up, how you meet your friends and family, enjoy great food, dance and celebrate this beautiful festival of love and light," she says, recalling how bursting crackers was once a childhood favourite. Marriage to actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani has also introduced her to new customs. "My mother-in-law is amazing with pujas, and I have learnt a lot from her and understood how everything works. We haven't necessarily started a new tradition of our own, but we like doing the Diwali puja together as a family," she shares. Food, however, remains a festive highlight. "The entire week of festivities leads to a lot of indulgence in different kinds of sweets, halwas and food," she says. So how does the fitness enthusiast balance it all? "One trick Jackky and I follow is that we finish dinner before heading to these parties. We then end up snacking rather than eating a very heavy meal. But we never take a complete break from our routine because then it is tougher to bounce back." On the work front, Rakul is currently seen as Surpanakha in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part 1, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash. "My wish is that the film reaches a new benchmark in Indian cinema," she says....