Mumbai, December 22 (NationPress) The talented actress and expecting mother Lin Laishram expressed her heartfelt gratitude as she marked her 40th birthday in the company of close friends including Vijay Varma, Sayani Gupta, and her husband Randeep Hooda, among others.

Lin shared a series of radiant photos on Instagram, showcasing her in a stunning white dress while proudly displaying her growing baby bump.

In her post, she wrote, "A birthday enveloped in love, laughter with friends and a heart brimming with gratitude for the sweetest blessing on the horizon. Thank you for the warm birthday wishes and all the affection. Truly cherished!"

On November 29, Lin and Randeep revealed their exciting news about becoming parents.

They took to social media to announce, "Two years of love, adventure, and now… a little wild one on the way (Tiger Face, red heart and infinity emojis)."

Lin and Randeep’s love story began when they met at veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah’s theatre group, Motley. After developing a deep connection, the couple began living together during the lockdown and made their relationship public on Instagram in 2022. They celebrated their wedding on November 29, 2023, in a traditional Meitei ceremony in Manipur.

As for Randeep's career, he was last seen in the action film "Jaat", alongside Sunny Deol, and is set to feature in the epic war drama "Operation Khukri."

He has acquired the rights to adapt "Operation Khukri: The Untold Story of the Indian Army’s Bravest Peacekeeping Mission Abroad" by Major General Rajpal Punia and Damini Punia into a film.

“Operation Khukri” will depict the gripping real-life events from 2000, when 233 Indian soldiers were taken hostage by rebel forces in Sierra Leone, West Africa, and the perilous rescue mission that ensued.

In this film, Randeep will portray Major General Raj Pal Punia, who was a young Company Commander during that critical standoff and the challenging rescue operation in the jungle.