{
  "id": 17812496,
  "title": "‘How to Ruin Diwali’ cast brings festive chaos to Durban Diwali Festival [PICS]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/how-to-ruin-diwali-cast-brings-festive-chaos-to-durban-diwali",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-02T14:29:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/lifestyle/entertainment/tv/how-to-ruin-diwali-cast-brings-festive-chaos-to-durban-diwali-festival-pics/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The latest installment in the popular How to Ruin comedic franchise, How to Ruin Diwali: Meet the Parents, recently premiered at the Durban Diwali Festival at Suncoast. The South African Netflix film, which debuted on 30 October 2026, revolves around a hidden engagement uniting a traditional Zulu family and an Indian medical dynasty for Diwali celebrations.\n\nThe story unfolds with Mmabatho, played by Rosemary Zimu, and the Chetty family, including Kyle Clark as Varshen and Jailoshini Naidoo, as family members. As customs clash, a secret proposal, and concealed family secrets emerge, the festive atmosphere of Diwali teeters on the brink of chaos.\n\nHow to Ruin Diwali: Meet the Parents is an extension of the widely successful How to Ruin franchise, brought to life by the creative duo Rethabile and Katleho Ramaphakela. The cast, featuring Rosemary Zimu, Kyle Clark, and Denise Zimba, generated buzz at the South African Hindu Maha Sabha's Durban Diwali Festival, engaging with fans and promoting the movie's release. Prominent cast members include Kyle Clark in a close embrace with fan Sonia Mbele, as well as Luthando \"BU\" Mthembu and Kyle Clark exchanging warm greetings.",
  "summary": "'How to Ruin Diwali: Meet the Parents' is now on Netflix. Rosemary Zimu, Kyle Clark and Denise Zimba met fans at the Durban Diwali Festival at Suncoast.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}