From quite family get-togethers to house parties: Here's how Samantha, ex-BB Telugu contestants and other celebs welcomed 2021

2020 hasn't left everyone with many memories - good, bad and ugly. But it hasn't stopped anyone from welcoming 2021 with new hope, enthusiasm and aspirations. Here's how Telugu celebs welcomed the new year.

Samantha Akkineni, who hosted a special episode BB Telugu 4, enjoyed the last sunset of 2020 in Goa. She shared a mushy picture with hubby dearest Chaitanya and wrote, "Happy 2021��.. Wishing you peace, happiness and love beyond measure. From mine to yours❤️

@chayakkineni (sic)"

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BB Telugu 4 contestants Sohel, Akhil and Monal, fondly known as #Sam on social media, don't quite miss a chance to hang out and moreover it is New Year. The three have shared a series of videos on their respective Instagram stories where they can be spotted having mad fun.

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Avinash and Ariyana, one of the most adorable BFFs of Bigg Boss Telugu 4, welcomed 2021 with their gang Roll Rida, Sreemukhi, her brother Sushruth and others. Their Instagram handles are full of pictures of their New Year celebrations.

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BB Telugu 4 finalist Harika had more reasons to celebrate Jan 1. Besides New Year, it is her mother's birthday too. Apart from wishing fans on Instagram, Harika shared a picture of her mom and the birthday cake and showered her love.

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BB Telugu 3 fame Siva Jyothi, Ravikrishna, Himaja, Rohini Noni along with other friends were all smiles in their pictures from their house party.

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Noted anchor Syamala shared an endearing picture with her little munchkin Ishan from their houseparty welcoming the new year with utmost enthusiasm.

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Lakshmi Manchu welcomed the new year in style surrounded by her favourite people around. In this adorable selfie, her dad Mohan Babu, Rakul Preet, Pragya Jaiswal and others can be spotted. "Abhi toh party shuru hui hai , with the one and only !!❤️❤️❤️

Meeting over !

@amanpreetoffl @rakulpreet @siddu_buoy @iamnehashetty @jaiswalpragya @prasad_v69 @sam_maredia (sic)," read her Instagram post.

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She chose to welcome the New Year with her lifelines at home. She shared an endearing picture of her daughter Aadya, son Akira, and her furry friends Feebo, Freddie and Frosty.

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Ravi has an extra reason to celebrate as it's his doting wife Nithya Saxena's birthday, too. He shared a picture of Nitya and their furry friend on his Instagram stories and wrote, "Happy Birthday! Have a pawsome birthday and 2021 bhabz!! Love You" with a heart emoticon.

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TV host Anasuya Bharadwaj shared a picturesque view of the Aravalis where she has been chilling with her family on the occasion of New Year. In the video, she prayed for lots of love and togetherness to make the world a better place.

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