Mumbai, Jan 10 (NationPress): Actress and television star Anusha Dandekar, celebrating her 44th birthday on Friday, took a moment to express her heartfelt emotions as she contemplated her life, personal growth, and the influential figures who have been part of her journey.

In a nostalgic throwback video from her childhood, featuring her in pigtails, Anusha emphasized the importance of staying connected to the fearless, joyful girl she used to be.

She shared: “The transition from who you were to who you are evolving into may seem vast, but I tend to disagree. That fearless, happy-go-lucky, loving child in me is exactly who I aspire to be. Therefore, reconnecting with that essence is all I could ever wish for.”

“I have experienced a truly wonderful life filled with countless blessings, even amid my most challenging battles.”

Anusha expressed her continuous desire to embrace life with song and dance, saying, “I couldn’t ask for anything more.”

“P.S. Thank you, @sulabha.dandekar, my Birth Giver! You and I in Sudan, 44 years ago. Love you! That’s my Daddy in the background saying Action, showing how my parents encouraged me to soar from day one! And yes, that’s me in the pink top with pigtails!”

She concluded with gratitude: “THANK YOU FOR THE BIRTHDAY WISHES AND LOVE! I feel incredibly special! You made my heart overflow. Also, I realize that songs resonate differently when you finally grasp the lyrics, hahahaha.”

Her sister, Shibani Akhtar, also shared the same video to celebrate her sibling, affectionately calling her “chicken.”

Shibani wrote: “Happy birthday chicken. I love you endlessly, my little superstar! Dream big, shine bright, and remain as beautiful as you are always, @anushadandekar.”

On the work front, Anusha has established herself as a prominent Indian television host, VJ, actress, and model. She gained fame by hosting shows like MTV Dance Crew, MTV Love School, and MTV Teen Diva. In addition to her television career, she has acted in Bollywood films such as Mumbai Matinee, Viruddh, and Delhi Belly.

Meanwhile, Shibani is recognized as an Indian actress, singer, model, and television host, known for her contributions to Bollywood films and digital media. She began her career as a VJ and later appeared in movies like Roy, Shaandaar, and Naam Shabana.

Shibani is also a singer and a member of the music band Shibani Kashyap Project. Recently, she has been in the limelight due to her relationship and marriage to Farhan Akhtar in 2022. She is the daughter-in-law of renowned writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar, Honey Irani, and Javed’s second wife, veteran actress Shabana Azmi.