Ankita Lokhande remembers his late father on his birth anniversary sharing AI edit; writes ‘It still feels unreal but seeing him smile again touches the soul’

Actor Ankita Lokhande paid a heartfelt tribute to her late father, Shashikant Lokhande, on his birth anniversary with an emotional post that touched the hearts of her fans. Taking to Instagram, the Pavitra Rishta actress shared an AI-generated videos of her father smiling, expressing how surreal yet comforting it felt to see him again, even through technology.Sharing the note, Ankita wrote, “To my Papa… up above the world so high, blessing 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.”

Ankita’s father passed away on August 12, 2023, at the age of 68. Before his demise, the actress had shared glimpses of her time caring for him and later expressed gratitude for the precious moments they shared after he returned home from the hospital.Known for her memorable role as Archana in Pavitra Rishta, Ankita has since appeared in films like Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi and Baaghi 3, as well as Bigg Boss 17 alongside her husband Vicky Jain. Despite her busy career, Ankita continues to be deeply connected to her family, often crediting her late father as her biggest inspiration and eternal source of strength.