Naseeruddin Shah's son Vivaan shares a rare unseen childhood memory on his Baba's birthday
Mumbai, July 20
Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah received heartfelt birthday wishes from his loved ones on social media as he celebrated another milestone.
Making the occasion even more special, his son, actor Vivaan Shah, took a nostalgic trip down memory lane by sharing a rare unseen childhood photograph with his "Baba." Taking to Instagram, Vivaan posted a nostalgic throwback featuring himself with his father from his childhood days. The heartwarming picture showed Naseeruddin Shah sitting on a couch with young Vivaan standing beside him.
The rare childhood glimpse captured a tender father-son moment, giving a peek into a cherished memory from their personal lives. For the caption, the 'Happy New Year' actor simply wrote, "Happyy Birthdayyy Baba." Reacting to the sweet post, many celebrities wished Naseeruddin on his special day. Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj commented, "Happy Bday Naseer Bhai." Sikandar Kher wrote, "Happy birthday."
Vivaan Shah has often spoken about the influence his father has had on his life and career. Last year, he marked his father Naseeruddin's 75th birthday with a heartfelt tribute on social media. Calling him his "hero, best friend, teacher, greatest inspiration, and source of divine illumination," Vivaan expressed his immense love and admiration for the veteran actor.
He had written, "Happyyy Happyy 75th Birthdayyy to my hero, my best friend, my teacher, my greatest inspiration and source of divine illumination! Love you Baba Can't express in words how much you mean to me @naseeruddin49."
The younger son of veteran actors Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah, Vivaan Shah has carved a niche for himself in the film industry with appearances in movies such as "7 Khoon Maaf," "Happy New Year," and "Bombay Velvet." Most recently, he was seen in "Ikkis," where he portrayed the character of Captain Vijendra Malhotra.
Talking about Naseeruddin Shah, he is regarded as one of the most accomplished actors, with a remarkable career spanning several decades across parallel cinema, mainstream films, and theatre. Known for his powerful and versatile performances, he has delivered memorable portrayals in critically acclaimed films such as "A Wednesday!", "Masoom," "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro," and "Iqbal."
— IANS
Reader Comments
Naseeruddin Shah is the epitome of method acting. His work in 'A Wednesday!' still gives me chills. And looks like he's an incredible father too. Balancing stardom and family is not easy, but he managed it beautifully. 🙌
As an American who watches a lot of Indian cinema, Naseeruddin Shah is on another level. This photo shows the human side of a legend. Truly universal - a father's love needs no translation. Happy birthday, sir!
Wishing Naseer ji a very happy birthday! 🙏 But honestly, I wish media wouldn't pry into personal lives so much. Let families have their private moments. That said, Vivaan's words for his Baba are truly touching - "source of divine illumination" 💫
Wow! Vivaan calling him "Baba" is so cute 😊 And calling him "hero, best friend, teacher" - that's the kind of respect every father deserves. Naseeruddin Shah is not just a great actor but a great human being. Happy birthday, legend!
This is so wholesome. Seeing a father-son bond like this in the film industry is rare. Naseeruddin Shah is a true artist - his work in parallel cinema shaped Indian storytelling. And Vivaan seems to be following his legacy nicely. Great family values!
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