On August 5, 2025, actress Wamiqa Gabbi shared a heartfelt birthday wish for filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj on his 60th birthday. Gabbi, who has collaborated with Bhardwaj on multiple projects, including "Khufiya", "Charlie Chopra & The Mystery of Solang Valley", and a segment in "Modern Love Mumbai", posted a charming behind-the-scenes picture on her Instagram story from the sets of "Charlie Chopra". Alongside the fun, snowy snapshot, she penned "Happy Birthday @vishalrbhardwaj sir #GuruPurnima".

Wamiqa Gabbi's career has seen a significant boost through her association with Vishal Bhardwaj. She considers working with him a learning experience and appreciates him for positively influencing her choices. In an earlier interview, Gabbi expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to work with Bhardwaj on multiple projects, stating that it has significantly impacted her decision-making and that she will always be grateful to him. She was initially slated to collaborate with Bhardwaj in 2019 for an adaptation of Salman Rushdie’s novel "Midnight’s Children," but the project was eventually shelved. Subsequently, Bhardwaj cast her in his spy drama "Khufiya" alongside Tabu and the series "Charlie Chopra and The Mystery of Solang Valley". He also directed her in a segment of "Modern Love: Mumbai" and produced "Fursat".

Wamiqa Gabbi, born on September 29, 1993, is an Indian actress who primarily works in Punjabi and Hindi films and series. She began her career with a brief role in the Hindi film "Jab We Met" (2007) as a child. She gained recognition as a lead actress in Punjabi films such as "Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22" (2013), "Nikka Zaildar 2" (2017), "Nikka Zaildar 3" (2019), and "Kali Jotta" (2023). Gabbi has also acted in the Tamil film "Maalai Naerathu Mayakkam" (2016) and the Malayalam film "Godha" (2017). Her performances in the Hindi streaming series "Grahan" (2021), "Mai: A Mother's Rage" (2022), and "Modern Love Mumbai" (2022) have also been well-received. In 2023, she starred in the acclaimed period drama series "Jubilee" and Bhardwaj's thriller "Khufiya," winning a Filmfare OTT Award for the latter.

Vishal Bhardwaj is a highly acclaimed Indian filmmaker, music composer, and writer, known for his unique storytelling and music. He has directed films like "Maqbool," "Omkara," and "Haider," all of which are adaptations of Shakespearean tragedies. Bhardwaj's work is characterized by its dark themes, complex characters, and incorporation of Indian folk music.

Wamiqa Gabbi's tribute to Vishal Bhardwaj reflects not only a personal connection but also highlights a significant artistic collaboration that has enriched both of their careers.