Did Ankita Lokhande Just Say 'Miss You' on Her Father's Birth Anniversary?
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Mumbai, Nov 3 (NationPress) Renowned television star Ankita Lokhande paid tribute to her departed father on his birth anniversary this Monday.
The actress, famous for her role in 'Pavitra Rishta', shared an emotional video on her Instagram, showcasing some cherished moments spent with her father.
In a touching message, Ankita expressed her wishes for her father's eternal peace, stating, "To my Papa… up above the world so high, blessing us with his light and shine ✨ On his birthday today, we pray for his peace and feel his love in every little thing around us.. He may not be here with us, but he lives on in our hearts, in our memories, and in all that we do.. (sic)."
Ankita elaborated on how advancements in AI can revive memories through photographs, sharing, "In this world of AI and moments coming to life through pictures, it still feels unreal but seeing him smile again, even in an edit, touches the soul.."
She confided that she misses her father daily, stating, "We miss him every day, Our Papa, My papa.. He will always be our strength, our reason, and our forever blessing 🤍 #happybirthday."
The actress included the song 'Papa Meri Jaan' from 'Animal' in the background of her post.
Ankita's father, Shashikant Lokhande, passed away at the age of 68 on August 12 in Mumbai.
Following his passing, the contestant from 'Laughter Chefs' poured her heart out in a poignant tribute.
"Hello daddy, words fail to describe you, but I must say I have never encountered such a strong, energetic, and lovable person in my life. I learned so much about you after you left us; everyone who came to pay their respects praised how you sent good morning messages daily, how you called or video-called those you missed… You nurtured every relationship so beautifully, and now I realize why I am the way I am; it’s because of you, my paa," Ankita shared.