India, Oct. 16 -- For Aditi Rao Hydari, Diwali is filled with nostalgia and warmth. The actor, who has been busy with work commitments, says she will celebrate in Mumbai this year with her extended industry family after three years. "This is the first Diwali without (husband, actor) Sidharth as he is in US this year," the actor tells us, adding, "The recent Diwali party at Manish Malhotra's took me back to my first Diwali in Mumbai with the Bachchans in 2014-15. I was new then, and the welcome I got was so warm." Recalling her first Diwali after marriage, the 38-year-old shares, "It was such fun. Sidhu and I were home together and celebrated with my in-laws and families, getting gifts and gifting our loved ones." Her most memorable gift remains a jewellery piece from her in-laws. "It will always be special," she says. As for this year, "I will gift Sidhu once he is back. Tab main unko kuchh achcha sa surprise dungi." Back home, celebrations begin from Dussehra and continue till Diwali, with cousins and relatives gathering for puja, dinner and rangoli-making. "Families coming together for puja and dinner is overwhelming. That feeling keeps me going through the year," she muses, adding, "The best part is being from a multicultural family. Both sets of grandparents bring different flavours to every festival." While she enjoys Mumbai's buzz, Aditi admits to missing the elaborate Hyderabadi Diwali feast. "I miss the food - papu charu, baghare baigan, mirchi ka salan, and desserts like badam jali and a rice paper sweet stuffed with dry fruits," the actor signs off....