India, Oct. 15 -- G rowing up in a Mumbai-based Gujarati family, Navratri has always been a special time for actor Vishal Jethwa. While playing dandiya was once the highlight, the meaning of the festivities has evolved for him over the years. "Since I am a Gujarati, from childhood I loved playing dandiya and now as a grown-up, I love singing and being in the mahaul more that has a lot of music. I connect with music more by playing dandiya!" says Jethwa. Now, he hopes to turn his passion for singing into a professional pursuit. "I am very serious about singing. It took me many years to accept that I enjoy singing more than acting. But I need to work more on practice. I had planned to explore myself as a singer and do Navratri concerts this year, but unfortunately it did not work out." The 32-year-old, known for Homebound (2025) and Mardaani 2 (2019), is attending concerts of his friends, including singers Kinjal Dave and Geeta Rabari, this year, and fans might just get a surprise. "I could join to sing at any Dandiya night but it'll just be a cameo. Mauka milega to chodunga nahi!" he laughs. While a spontaneous appearance on stage is a possibility this year, Jethwa has bigger plans for the next Navratri: "I am keen to brush up my skills. I will surely prepare for my music show next year. I keep looking at opportunities when I can express myself as a singer." Other than singing, fashion is another interest for Jethwa. "I like to experiment with my dressing and make sure that our tradition of Gujarat and Garba is infused with contemporary fashion."...