Actress Disha Patani rang in her birthday with a warm and public show of affection from Ayesha Shroff, mother of actor Tiger Shroff, who took to Instagram on Saturday to share a heartfelt post for the actress. The gesture underscored the close bond the two women have maintained long after Disha and Tiger reportedly parted ways in 2022.

The Birthday Post

Ayesha shared a set of photographs featuring herself and Disha, captioning the post: 'Happpppppiest birthday Deeeeshu!!! God bless you!! @dishapatani.' The images show the two smiling warmly as they pose together, reflecting a comfort and familiarity that goes well beyond a casual acquaintance.

Disha responded in the comments section, writing, 'Awww love you my aunty, i miss us travelling.' Ayesha promptly replied: '@dishapatani let's do a lot of that this year!!' — a public promise of more shared adventures ahead.

A Bond That Outlasted the Relationship

Disha Patani and Tiger Shroff were linked romantically for several years before reportedly parting ways in 2022. Throughout that period, both actors consistently described each other as 'good friends,' stopping short of confirming a relationship. Despite the split, Disha has continued to maintain warm ties with Tiger's family — particularly his mother Ayesha and his sister Krishna Shroff.

Krishna spoke candidly about the friendship during an appearance on Siddharth Kannan's show, saying: 'In today's time, when women are very quick to bring each other down, she and I try and lift each other up. She is the person who would be there for me no matter what the situation. She has no judgmental bone in her body, so I have opened up about all aspects of my life to her. She is that friend who will be there for me and vice versa.'

Disha and Tiger: From 'Befikra' to Baaghi 2

Disha Patani and Tiger Shroff first appeared on screen together in the music video 'Befikra', which sparked widespread public interest in their off-screen dynamic. They subsequently shared the screen in the 2018 action film 'Baaghi 2', one of that year's major box-office performers. Their professional collaborations, combined with frequent public appearances together, kept them in the spotlight for years.

What It Signals

Ayesha Shroff's very public birthday wish — complete with travel plans — signals that Disha remains very much a part of the Shroff family's social circle. Notably, such visible displays of affection from a co-star's parent are relatively rare in Bollywood, making this one of the more candid glimpses into a post-breakup friendship that appears to have held firm. With Ayesha's promise of shared travel this year, fans can likely expect more such moments ahead.