Mithai as Rishtedaar this Festive Season

Let’s be honest — the festive season is less about lights and more about relatives lighting up your stress levels.

So this year, instead of cribbing, let’s sweeten the chaos. If every rishtedaar were a mithai, here’s what the Diwali platter would look like — equal parts sugar, emotion, and mild trauma. 😌

1. Kaju Katli – The Bougie Aunty 👑

Silver-coated, high-maintenance, and always flaunting her “Korean skin care routine.”

Walks in with matcha and opinions nobody asked for.

Elegant? Yes. Overpowering? Also yes.

Still, the festival feels incomplete without her and her comments.

2. Gulab Jamun – The Overly Emotional Aunty 💋

Calls you “beta” 14 times before asking why you’re still single.

Soft, sweet, and sticky — just like that guilt trip she leaves behind.

3. Soan Papdi – The Rishta You Can’t Get Rid Of 😩

Nobody invited them, yet there they are — showing up at every house, pretending to belong.

Gets passed around from one group to another more than family gossip.

4. Jalebi – The Overly Dramatic Cousin 💃

Can’t ever go straight.

Loud, chaotic, and guaranteed to start something every time she enters a room.

But let’s be real — if she’s not around, the party’s boring.

5. Besan Ladoo – The Judgy Granny 👵

Soft, round, full of sweetness... until she opens her mouth.

“Beta, you have put on some weight,” she says while feeding you three laddoos.

You argue, you melt, you surrender — classic grandmom effect.

6. Rasgulla – The Emotional Uncle 🥹

Cries at every function, insists you take his number (again),

and tells the same “meri shaadi mein…” story every year.

Big-hearted and sugar-soaked — you love him, but also avoid eye contact when he starts reminiscing.

7. Gajar Halwa – The Ladla That Everyone Waits All Year For 🔥

Shows up late but steals the entire spotlight.

Rich, warm, comforting — basically the ladla everyone is actually waiting for.

8. Barfi – The Passive-Aggressive Chachi 😌

Looks sweet, tastes sweet — but you know there’s a sting somewhere.

“Arre main toh bas keh rahi thi” energy.

You can’t argue. You just nod and eat your feelings.

💛 The Sweet Realisation

Families and mithais — both come with layers, sugar, and occasional stickiness.

You can’t choose either, but you secretly love them both.

So this Diwali, embrace the chaos, enjoy the mix,

and remember — every rishtedaar adds a flavour to your life (whether you like it or not). 😜