Namrata Shirodkar wishes daughter Sitara on birthday, says 'Watching you grow is my greatest blessing'
Mumbai, July 20
Actress Namrata Shirodkar penned a heartfelt birthday note for her daughter Sitara as she celebrated her special day on July 20.
The actress stated that that watching her little one grow up has been the 'greatest blessing of her life'.
Taking to her social media account, Namrata shared a beautiful picture of Sitara standing on a lush green lawn under a tree with vibrant burgundy leaves. The birthday girl was seen dressed in a black top layered with a sleeveless jacket, a printed skirt and sneakers.
Alongside the picture, the doting mother wrote, 'To my beautiful girl... Thank you for filling our lives with so much love and happiness. Watching you grow is my greatest blessing. Happy birthday! Love you so much...'
For the uninitiated, Sitara Ghattamaneni was born on July 20, 2012, to Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar. She is the younger sibling of Gautam Krishna, who was born in 2006.
Talking about Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar, the couple tied the knot on February 10, 2005, after falling in love while shooting for the Telugu film 'Vamsi' in 2000.
Over the years, Mahesh Babu has revealed in many of his interviews that before they got married, he had expressed his wish for Namrata to step away from acting and focus on their family. Namrata has also spoken about the decision, saying she was happy to embrace family life and had no regrets about leaving films at the peak of her career.
Before marriage, Namrata was among the leading actresses of the late 1990s and early 2000s of Bollywood. After winning the Miss India Universe title in 1993, she went on to feature in many acclaimed films, including 'Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai', 'Kachche Dhaage', 'Vaastav', 'Pukar', 'Astitva', 'Aaghaaz', 'Albela', 'Tera Mera Saath Rahen', 'Dil Vil Pyar Vyar', 'LOC Kargil' and 'Bride & Prejudice amongst many more'.
She also acted in Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films, with 'Vamsi' playing a pivotal role. She is the younger sister of actress Shilpa Shirodkar.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Beautiful family! Namrata's decision to step away from films at her peak for family shows immense maturity. Not everyone can do that in Bollywood. Sitara is lucky to have such loving parents. Wishing the birthday girl the best 🎂
Time flies! It feels like just yesterday when Sitara was a tiny baby in their arms. Now she's a 12-year-old young lady in printed skirt and sneakers! Namrata and Mahesh are doing a great job of keeping her out of the limelight mostly. Respect for that.
I wish people would stop glorifying Namrata giving up her career for family. Yes, it's her personal choice and she seems happy, but it sets a weird example for young girls. Why should marriage always mean the woman makes the sacrifice? Just a thought.
Lovely mother-daughter duo! Namrata has always carried herself with dignity. From Miss India to 'Astitva' to now this - her journey has been inspiring in many ways. And that picture with the burgundy leaves is so aesthetic! All the best to Sitara 🎉
The way Mahesh Babu and Namrata have raised their kids away from unnecessary media attention is something other celebrity families should learn from. Sitara and Gautam seem well-grounded. Happy birthday to the super-cute Sitara! 🎂✨
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