Ankita Lokhande honours her father by sharing a heart-touching AI video on his birth anniversary

Ankita Lokhande honored her late father, Shashikant Lokhande, with a deeply emotional tribute on his birth anniversary. Sharing her heartfelt feelings on Instagram, the Pavitra Rishta actress posted an AI-generated video that brought her father's smiling face back to life. The actress expressed the surreal yet comforting experience of reconnecting with her father through technology, her post resonating with fans and touching their hearts.

Ankita’s heartfelt post

Sharing the note, Ankita wrote, "To my Papa... up above the world so high, bless us with his light and shine. On his birthday today, we pray for his peace and feel his love in every little thing around us. He may not be here with us, but he lives in our hearts, in our memories, and in everything we do. In this world of AI and moments coming to life through pictures, it still feels unreal but seeing him smile again, even in an edit, touches the soul. We miss him every day, our Papa, my Papa. He will always be our strength, our reason, and our forever blessing."

Fans reaction

Fans were deeply moved by Ankita's AI-generated video. One fan wrote, "I am literally crying seeing this video," while another commented, "This is so heart-touching, Ankita, your father was a great man." A third fan described the video as "nothing short of magical." Another fan wrote, "I can't stop watching this video. It's so beautiful!" Another one wrote,"This video is a masterpiece."

Remembering A Cherished Time

Ankita Lokhande's father, Shashikant Lokhande, passed away on August 12, 2023, at the age of 68, leaving behind cherished memories for the actress. Before his passing, Ankita had shared heartfelt moments of caring for him during his time at home after hospital, expressing deep gratitude for the precious time they spent together.

Ankita Lokhande's Journey

Ankita Lokhande, best known for her iconic role as Archana in Pavitra Rishta, has expanded her horizons in films like Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi and Baaghi 3. She recently participated in Bigg Boss 17 alongside her husband Vicky Jain. Despite her growing career, Ankita stays grounded, crediting her late father as her biggest inspiration and source of strength.