Former actress Sarika has responded warmly to an emotional Instagram post by her daughter, actress Aksharaa Haasan, saying she felt blessed that Aksharaa had chosen them to be her parents. The exchange, which unfolded publicly on Instagram on Tuesday, 14 October 2026, drew widespread attention for its rare glimpse into the family dynamics of one of Indian cinema's most prominent households.

What Aksharaa Posted

Aksharaa Haasan, the younger daughter of actor and politician Kamal Haasan and his former wife Sarika, shared rare black-and-white photographs of herself as an infant, cradled by her parents. Alongside the images, she wrote, 'Over the years these pictures are one of the best gifts I could have ever received.'

She went on to express deep gratitude: 'Thank you to Shyam Tekwani uncle for taking these precious pictures. Grateful to be born to my parents. @actor_sarika @ikamalhaasan So proud of my legacy. Made me! Strength is a feeling and not just genes.'

Sarika's Heartfelt Reply

Responding directly on Aksharaa's Instagram timeline, Sarika wrote, 'Love you sooooo so much my jaan. These pics are so full of love.' On her own Instagram Stories, she added, 'Seeing these pics, I feel blessed that you chose us to be your parents. Love you.'

The exchange is notably rare — both Sarika and Kamal Haasan, who separated years ago, have generally kept their personal lives away from the public eye. The post marks one of the more open emotional exchanges between the family members on social media.

Aksharaa's Recent Work: Simulacra

On the professional front, Aksharaa Haasan was most recently seen in the science-fiction film 'Simulacra', in which she played a character named Nivi. The film is set in a near-future world governed by neural brain chips, where tech giants allow individuals to tailor, rewrite, or entirely erase personal memories.

The plot follows two characters — Nayan, played by Satyajeet Dubey, and Nivi, played by Aksharaa — who cross paths in a society increasingly shaped by trans-humanism. Talking about her role, Aksharaa said, 'Nivi is a very different character that I've played. This time I feel it required a different maturity level as a person and therefore a character. With how layered the story is, I discovered a side of me as an actor and got to explore emotions and complexities of emotions colliding. It challenged me as an actor. I truly enjoyed performing the character Nivi.'

Family Legacy and Context

Aksharaa Haasan is the younger of Kamal Haasan's two daughters, the elder being actress Shruti Haasan. Kamal Haasan, a towering figure in Tamil and Hindi cinema who also leads the political party Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), has long been regarded as one of Indian cinema's most versatile performers. Sarika, a celebrated actress herself from the 1970s and 1980s, was married to Kamal Haasan before their separation.

The rare public display of familial affection underscores Aksharaa's growing comfort with sharing her personal journey as she builds her own identity in an industry shaped significantly by her family's legacy. As she continues to take on complex roles, the emotional grounding reflected in Tuesday's exchange appears central to how she frames her craft.