As she turns a year older on February 22, Riddhi Kumar is choosing quiet reflection over loud celebration. Known for her work in films such as Radhe Shyam and The Raja Saab, the actor says birthdays, for her, are about gratitude, family and looking inward rather than throwing extravagant parties. The day, she adds, has become a marker of both personal and professional milestones.
Speaking about how she celebrates, Riddhi says she prefers keeping things simple and intimate. She shares, “I don’t really have a very specific way of celebrating my birthday. Almost every year, things just happen naturally. I don’t throw big parties, but my friends call or drop by. It usually turns into a cosy gathering at home, and I really enjoy cooking for everyone.
If I’m at home, it’s always with family. ”
Beyond the informal get-togethers, there is one ritual she follows consistently. She explains, “One ritual I follow is journaling. I like to sit down on my birthday and reflect on the year gone by, think about what I want in the future, and write down my wishes. It’s one of my happiest days, and I feel very special on it.”
Reflecting on her journey in the industry so far, Riddhi says perspective has played a key role in how she views success and setbacks.
She says, “Every moment has been meaningful to me because I truly believe in the butterfly effect. Life events happen for reasons we often understand only in hindsight. ”
When asked to identify a defining professional moment, she points to her guest appearance in Radhe Shyam. “If I had to pick one defining moment, it would be my guest appearance in Radhe Shyam. At that time, I was only doing lead roles, and I was unsure whether to take it. But I connected with the character, and being part of a
Prabhas film was incredible. That experience eventually led to The Raja Saab. Life has a way of bringing small miracles, and this was definitely one of them,” she concludes.
