How cricketer Suresh Raina, wife Priyanka and daughter Gracia introduced 8-month-old Rio to the festival of lights
Last night as the country lit up for Diwali, at least one eight-month-old turned into a squirming bundle of never-ending chortles as the lights of what seemed like a million diyas flickered around him at his home and in his city.
Cricketer Suresh Raina with wife Priyanka, daughter Gracia, 4, and their 8-month-old son, Rio. On Suresh: Pants and short kurta set, Antar-Agni. On Priyanka: Long skirt and top, Rahul Mishra; Heels, Steve Madden; Ring, Knick Knack Nook; Earrings, Zariin. On kids: Outfit, from a store in Khan Market, Delhi. Art direction: Amit Malik; Styling assistant: Tanya Aggarwal; Make-up and hair: Artistry by Anjali Jain(Shivamm Paathak)
Suresh is very good at having conversations with Gracia about her feelings and teaching her how to deal with them, whereas, Priyanka is usually busy organising Gracia’s days. On Priyanka: Dhoti sari, trueBrowns; Headpiece (maang tika), Knick Knack Nook; heels, Steve Madden. On Suresh: Jacket: shirt & pants, Abhishek Sharma; Shoes, Steve Madden. On Gracia: Outfit, from a store in Khan Market, Delhi (Shivamm Paathak )Suresh’s memories of Diwali at home are a lot about food and mithai. Jacket and pants, Antar-Agni (Shivamm Paathak)
Diwali has always been my favourite festival and I really miss the fun, frolic and the planning we used to do as kids in Muradnagar”
—Suresh Raina
Since they married, Suresh and Priyanka have been celebrating Diwali at their Delhi home. On Suresh: Jacket and pants, Antar-Agni . On Priyanka: Sari and palazzo pants, Label Sanya Gulati; Earrings, Sangeeta Boochra; Heels, Steve Madden (Shivamm Paathak)
“I want to make my kids aware of every festival. There are some very beautiful stories behind them.”
—Priyanka Raina
Priyanka was her family’s Diwali leader. Now as a mom herself, she knows the importance of doing everything in detail. Priyanka is wearing: Peplum jacket and palazzo pants, Label Sanya Gulati; Heels, Rosso Brunello Bangle and earrings, Zariin Ring, Knick Knack Nook (Shivamm Paathak)
“The pandemic has made us realise the importance of being with our families…”
—Suresh Raina
Suresh is much more expressive when it comes to emotions, while Priyanka holds them back, but he’s also good at talking her out of it and making it comfortable for everybody in the house to express themselves. On Suresh: Jacket and pants, Shantanu and Nikhil; Shoes, Steve Madden. On Priyanka: Peplum jacket and palazzo pants, Label Sanya Gulati;Heels, Rosso Brunello; Bangle and earrings, Zariin; Ring, Knick Knack Nook; Golden urli, Eartthry (Shivamm Paathak)
