Actress Ankita Lokhande's recent birthday celebration became a poignant moment, marked by a heartfelt wish from a significant figure from her past. Shweta Singh Kirti, the sister of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, extended warm birthday greetings to Ankita, adding a layer of emotional depth to the festivities.
A Special Birthday Wish From The Past
On December 19, Ankita Lokhande celebrated her birthday with a grand party. Amidst the celebrations, a touching message surfaced on social media from Shweta Singh Kirti. Sharing a picture with Ankita, Shweta wrote, "Happy Birthday, Ankita. Hope you always stay happy and healthy. All my love." This gesture resonated deeply with fans, as Ankita and Shweta's brother, Sushant, were in a well-known relationship for seven years.
The couple first met on the sets of the popular television serial Pavitra Rishta, where they played the iconic lead roles of Archana and Manav. Their off-screen romance was adored by fans until their unexpected breakup in 2017. Ankita later moved on and married businessman Vicky Jain in December 2021.
Celebrations With Her "Chosen People"
Ankita Lokhande hosted a stylish birthday bash on December 19, inviting a host of friends from the entertainment world. Viral videos from the event showed the Bigg Boss 19 winner personally attending to her guests and dancing with joy. The following day, on December 20, the actress took to social media to express her profound gratitude.
In a lengthy and reflective note, Ankita drew a distinction between friendships and bonds. She described friendships as a pure gift from God, while bonds are relationships built intentionally with time, love, and effort. "Sometimes, we don't realise how deeply relationships and friendships shape our lives," she mused, acknowledging that only a few people stand by you in both happiness and sorrow.
Gratitude For A Mumbai Family
The actress expressed immense thankfulness for finding her "chosen people" in Mumbai. "I feel incredibly grateful that in a city like Mumbai, I found my chosen people-people with whom I can share my happiness and my silences, my laughter and my tears," she wrote. She credited her friends for making her feel rich in life and for celebrating her day with such beauty.
Ankita also gave a special shout-out to her friends for ensuring her birthday was memorable even in the absence of her husband, Vicky Jain. "Even when Vicky wasn't here, you showed up-for me, for my happiness-so I wouldn't miss out on a single moment," she stated, emphasizing how her friends had become her family.
Concluding her emotional post, Ankita looked ahead, "With this, I gently close the chapter of 2025-grateful, fulfilled, and humbled. Looking forward to 2026: another blessing, another presence, another success, and a new story waiting to unfold." The message was a fitting end to a birthday that blended nostalgic well-wishes with present-day love and celebration.
