New Delhi: From open-door celebrations to exclusive Instagram-ready dos, Bollywood’s Diwali parties have undergone a striking change, say industry insiders.

The festival of lights once meant something entirely different in Bollywood. In the 1980s and ’90s, Diwali parties were grand yet inclusive, bringing the entire film fraternity under one roof. Today, that warmth and sense of community celebrations have been replaced by carefully curated, selective paparazzi-designed events for social media visibility.

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Taran Adarsh, a longtime industry insider, recalls a simpler time. “I remember going with my father to the Diwali parties of the film industry. It used to be simple and very low-key. There was no show-shaa like it is today. People would be in

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