So, what are you doing for Valentines

Take inspiration from these celeb plans, says SANDEEP HATTANGADI

Deepshikha Nagpal – Actor, producer, director

There is always an air of expectancy for me at Valentine’s as I intend to go out for a date along with my children for a good meal at some happening restaurant. This day always arouses that special feeling which certain days have like Independence Day or Republic Day. I make it a point to celebrate Valentine Day with my children or the person I am dating as I am not with my husband Keshav Arora any more. Valentine’s is very important for me as it is a day to show that you care for your husband and the entire family. I feel every weekend is a Valentine weekend and given an opportunity I would like to go to Maldives to celebrate the weekend on their beautiful beaches as I am completely a beach person. I also shower my husband Bhushan Kumar and family with gifts. I feel the day is not only about your husband but for the entire family. And nowadays even children celebrate the Valentine weekend!

Kay Kay Menon – Actor

Every day of my life is a Valentine weekend for me. I don’t really celebrate Valentine’s as such but given a choice I would opt to head for the mountains as I am totally a mountain guy and I like tranquil places.

I generally spend my Valentine weekends working but given a choice I would love to go to Paris for its magnificent beauty and the pristine surroundings. I am also partial to Amsterdam where I was brought up. I also love going to beaches as I enjoy them in every way.

Tejaswini Kolhapure – Actor

For me and my husband Pankaj Saraswat, every day and every weekend is a Valentine Day special. This weekend must be celebrated because it increases the love and caring for your spouse. Generally we spend our Valentine weekend by going to a new hotel to try out a new cuisine. Given a chance, I would like to go to Maldives as I have a soft spot for the beaches there and it would be a great Valentine weekend for me.

Parvin Dabas – Actor, producer, director

Valentine’s Day is very important for me as the weekend is meant to express your love for that special lady in your life. Though we express our love to our wives every day, it is like going to a temple and praying to God which we generally don’t do frequently! Yes, this is that special moment for me and my wife as we head for a holiday generally in Thailand or Lonavala closer home. I am totally a beach guy and I would like to enjoy a beach holiday with my wife. I would also like to gift something exquisite to my wife.

Rohitash V Gour – Actor

I feel there should be no fixed day for showing love towards your valentine. I think everyday the colours of love should be in your life. This day makes us realise the significance of a loved one in our life. I would like to celebrate it with my wife and family too. I would like to take my wife and kids out for dinner. On this day we make each other realise our strong bond of love and trust.

Saurabh Pandey – Actor

As my wife and I are very fond of travelling, we wish to go to a nearby getaway. Our evening can be wonderful with a glass of wine and a special dinner. I think the language of love is not only between the couple but it is between your father, mother, brother and even your pets. This day is celebrated to rejoice Valentine’s love, who was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young

Kishori Shahane Vij – Actor

I think this day’s celebration calls for different energy. People really look forward to it. New couples are really eager for it, sometimes people even plan their marriages on this day. My husband and I always celebrate Valentine’s day. Before marriage, we used to exchange greetings cards with lovely messages. I have preserved these cards to keep my memory fresh. This Valentine’s we are planning to go out for a romantic dinner. We are definitely going to be spending the day together. men. Valentine, realising the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine’s actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.

Bikram Saluja – Actor

I am not in favour of celebrating one specific day because I feel every day of your life should be for the love of your wife.