International Day of Happiness: Celebs share what brings them joy, urges everyone to spread positivity

Happiness is the most powerful and fulfilling state of mind. Amid all the trials and tribulations, the hope for a better and happier future is what keeps us going. It’s International Day of Happiness on March 20, and celebrities tell us about their idea of happiness and what makes them the happiest. Read on

Piew Jana

Happiness is not something that is readymade, it results from our own actions. I stay happy in every moment thinking this is my last on earth. Happiness is a choice, our circumstances can affect it but we have the power to decide our happiness. My mission is to be busy loving my life that I’ve no time for hatred, regret, worry, fret and fear. If I’ll wait for happy moments, I’ll wait forever. But if I start believing I’m happy, I’ll always be happy. I try to surround myself with people who make me laugh, they are there whenever I’m in need.

I focus on what brings me joy. As John Muir says, “The world is big and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark”. I believe without music, life would be a mistake. Music is the soul of this universe, it provides wings to the mind, nurtures our imagination and gives life to everything. When music hits you, you feel no pain, without music, life would be so bland.

Ashish Johri

Doing something for others makes me happy. Apart from that I love music, movies and exploring new creative ideas and business associations. All these give me immense pleasure.

Hrishikesh Pandey

I would like to wish everyone all the happiness and peace in life today. Happiness is the most important thing in everybody’s life but I think people nowadays are misunderstanding the meaning of it. They all are looking for all the materialistic things to feel happy. People have become diplomatic and manipulative. For me, happiness is bringing a smile to someone else’s face. When I help or stand by others, it makes me happy. When I am working, I am happy. I also love to travel.

Saurabh Kaushik

Stay happy and keep others happy too is what I believe in. For me, happiness is when I entertain people through my work, when they like and appreciate me or when they smile seeing me on screen. Being with my family in my hometown makes me happy too. I just want to tell everyone to do what makes them happy and also spread positivity.

Amit Mishra

Happiness has a wide variety of definitions. Some say happiness is a choice. To me, happiness is when you get something that you want. Happiness is a word which gives a positive feeling. I find happiness in every smaller and bigger thing in life. I share my joy with family and friends.

Chandni Soni

Coming to Mumbai for work makes me happy. I love the vibes and work culture of this city. Meeting friends in Delhi and Bombay brings a smile to my face.

Ajay Kumar Singh

Acting and producing films make me happy. I am a workaholic and films have become a passion.

Nivedita Basu

Spending time with my daughter Oyshee makes me happy. I am glad that I am seeing her growing up. Direction gives me a different high altogether.