Shilpa Shetty calls mother her "biggest blessing" in heartfelt birthday post
Mumbai, June 20
Actress Shilpa Shetty marked her mother Sunanda Shetty's birthday by sharing a nostalgic photograph and a heartfelt message on Instagram.
The Instagram post shared on Saturday featured an old photograph of Sunanda Shetty, accompanied by an affectionate caption in which Shilpa described her mother as the central pillar of her life.
Calling her "biggest blessing," "greatest strength," and "toughest critic," she also referred to her as her "best friend, teacher, guide, and soulmate."
Expressing gratitude for her mother's constant support, Shilpa wrote, "Words will never be enough to express how much you mean to me."
She further wished her mother continued health, peace, and happiness, adding that seeing her smile remains her greatest joy.
Adding to the family's celebration, Shilpa's sister Shamita Shetty also shared a heartfelt message for their mother, writing, "Happy Birthday Darling Momie you deserve all the love and happiness in the world n we are so blessed to have you in our lives Thankyou for everything you do .. big and small may your life be filled with laughter, joy, great health n peace always love you mom".
Celebrities, including Bipasha Basu, Raveena Tandon, Bhagyashree, and Maheep Kapoor, also extended their birthday wishes in the comments section.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Beautiful message. It's lovely to see our actresses valuing their parents so openly. In today's world, that's something we should all learn from. Shamita's message was equally heart-touching. Blessings to the entire family!
Mom is indeed the biggest blessing. But I wish she also acknowledged the importance of father figures in a child's life. Nevertheless, it's a heartwarming post and I respect her emotions. Happy birthday to her mother! 🎂
Reading this made me call my mom right away. 🤗 So much love in one post. Shilpa you're truly blessed to have such a supportive mother. And the photo from back then is priceless! Wishing all the happiness to the Shetty family.
As someone who grew up in the West, I find it refreshing how Bollywood celebrities openly celebrate family bonds like this. It's a beautiful reminder that no matter where you are in the world, a mother's love is universal. Happy birthday to Sunanda ji!
Honestly, this melts my heart. Shilpa and Shamita both have such a pure relationship with their mom. The way they talk about her is something we can all relate to. Maa hai toh sab hai! ❤️❤️
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