Mumbai, December 14, 2025 – Actress Shilpa Shirodkar recently celebrated her daughter Anoushka Ranjit's birthday with a heartwarming family dinner. The joyous occasion was filled with love, laughter, and togetherness, as captured in a series of images shared by the proud mother on her Instagram account.
Shirodkar posted a carousel of photos from the celebration, captioning it: “A perfect birthday dinner for a perfect daughter. Family, food, and endless joy”. The images showcase joyful moments between the mother-daughter duo, with radiant smiles and playful poses. The family dinner included Anoushka's father, Aparesh Ranjit, and other family members, all enjoying a delicious meal. One of Anoushka's friends also joined the family for a selfie.
For the special occasion, Shilpa Shirodkar wore a stylish grey outfit, while Anoushka looked lovely in a multi-colored dress. Aparesh Ranjit complemented the setting in a white shirt and black suit.
In addition to the photos from the birthday dinner, Shilpa also shared a nostalgic throwback video of a young Anoushka dancing to Priyanka Chopra's hit song "Desi Girl". The actress expressed how quickly time has passed, writing, "Happy Birthday to my sweet, sweet Anoushki! I'm sitting here thinking about how fast time goes, and honestly, no matter how many birthdays you celebrate … for me, you will always be my baby".
Shirodkar continued her heartfelt message, expressing immense pride in the kind, thoughtful, and strong young woman Anoushka has become. "Watching you grow and become the kind, thoughtful, and strong young woman you are today fills my heart with a pride I can't even put into words. I am so incredibly proud of who you are becoming," she wrote. She also added, "You are truly my world, the greatest joy in my life, and, believe it or not, my very best friend. I love you more than all the stars in the sky. Have the most wonderful birthday, my baby! Mumma loves you so so so much A promise I make today and forever 'mumma always has your back Continue Shinning my babyloo @anoushkaranjit".
The Instagram post garnered warm reactions from friends and fans. Actress Gauahar Khan commented, “Same same but different #beautiful,” while Juhi Babbar wrote, “Sooo pretty”. Many fans also complimented Anoushka and called the family “beautiful”.
Shirodkar, who made her acting debut in 1989, took a break from films in 2000 and later married Aparesh Ranjit, living across several countries. She returned to television in 2013 with her show Ek Mutti Asman. She was recently seen in the film Jatadhara, a horror-action comedy directed by Venkat Kalyan and Abhishek Jaiswal.
