Actress Mona Singh recently attended a Diwali celebration hosted by filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, bringing together familiar faces from the world of 3 Idiots. The actress shared several photographs from the gathering on Instagram, including pictures with Hirani and his son Vir. Actors Boman Irani and Sunil Grover were also spotted enjoying the festivities.
Mona expressed her gratitude to Hirani and his family for making her feel welcome during the celebrations. Sharing the pictures, she wrote, “Thank u Manjeet mam, Vir, n Raju sir for the most wonderful Diwali party, and for making me feel right at home,” accompanied by red heart emojis.
The photographs attracted attention because of Mona’s association with Hirani’s 2009 blockbuster 3 Idiots. She played Kareena Kapoor Khan’s sister and Boman Irani’s daughter, a role that remains one of her memorable appearances in Hindi cinema.
Mona Singh Shares Pictures From Rajkumar Hirani’s Diwali Party
Mona’s Instagram post offered a glimpse into the filmmaker’s Diwali gathering. In one photograph, she posed alongside Rajkumar Hirani, while another featured the filmmaker’s son, Vir. Boman Irani and Sunil Grover were also among the familiar faces seen at the celebration.
Her caption highlighted the warm welcome she received from Hirani and his family. Rather than simply sharing pictures from the festive evening, Mona’s message reflected her appreciation for the filmmaker’s hospitality.
The gathering also brought back memories of the cast and creative team associated with 3 Idiots, one of the most widely remembered films in Hirani’s career.
Mona Singh’s Connection With Rajkumar Hirani Goes Beyond 3 Idiots
Mona Singh played Mona Sahastrabuddhe, popularly known as Mona, in 3 Idiots. She portrayed Pia’s elder sister and Dr Viru Sahastrabuddhe’s daughter, appearing alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan and Boman Irani.
The actress has also worked with Vir Hirani in the crime drama Pritam Pedro, which features Arshad Warsi. This professional connection adds another link between Mona and the Hirani family beyond her association with the 2009 film.
Mona Singh Recalls Her Struggle Before Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin
Away from the Diwali celebrations, Mona recently opened up about the challenges she faced during her early years in the entertainment industry. Looking back at her journey, the actress spoke about how her family supported her while she was trying to establish herself as an actor.
Mona recalled that she was new to the industry and did not know many people in Mumbai. Her father advised her against relocating immediately, suggesting that she should move only after securing work.
The actress followed his advice and continued travelling between Pune and Mumbai for auditions. She described taking the old highway, getting off at Dadar and travelling to Mahalakshmi for auditions before returning home around 11 pm.
She also remembered telling her parents about the auditions she attended, including instances when she was shortlisted but ultimately did not get the role. Despite the repeated disappointments, she continued trying.
Her breakthrough eventually came with Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin. Recalling the turning point, Mona said, “And then, you know, I auditioned for Jassi, and there was no looking back.”
The television show transformed her career and established her as a familiar face among Indian audiences. Since then, Mona has moved between television, films and streaming projects, taking on a variety of roles.
Mona Singh’s Recent and Upcoming Projects
Mona Singh has continued to explore different genres and formats throughout her career. Her recent and notable projects include Happy Patel, Border 2, Kohrra Season 2, Subedaar, Maa Kasam and Pritam Pedro.
Her career journey, from travelling between Pune and Mumbai for auditions to becoming an established performer, reflects the persistence she described in her recent interview.
Meanwhile, her Diwali pictures with Rajkumar Hirani, Boman Irani and Sunil Grover have offered fans a glimpse of a festive gathering that brought together several familiar faces from the film industry.
