Veteran Bollywood star Anil Kapoor rang in his 69th birthday today, receiving an outpouring of love from fans and family. His daughter, actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, led the heartfelt tributes with a special social media post that quickly captured the internet's attention.
Sonam Kapoor's Touching Tribute
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja took to her official Instagram handle to wish her father, sharing a series of previously unseen family photographs. The candid snapshots offered a glimpse into the Kapoor family's private moments, highlighting their close bond.
A particularly heartwarming picture featured the birthday boy, Anil Kapoor, sharing a tender moment with his grandson, Vayu. Sonam, who is currently expecting her second child, penned an emotional note alongside the images. She wrote, "Happy Birthday to my hero and to my forever inspiration. Your energy, discipline, passion, and love for life amaze me every single day. Grateful to be your daughter. Love you endlessly. @anilskapoor The best dad in the world."
Updates from Sonam Kapoor's Life
On the personal front, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja and her husband, businessman Anand Ahuja, are preparing to welcome their second child. The couple, who are already parents to son Vayu born in August 2022, announced the pregnancy in November last year.
The 'Neerja' actress confirmed the happy news by posting a series of stylish baby bump pictures, which were styled by her sister, Rhea Kapoor. She simply captioned the announcement post as "Mother." Professionally, Sonam was last seen in the 2023 thriller film 'Blind'.
Anil Kapoor's Busy Work Slate
Meanwhile, Anil Kapoor shows no signs of slowing down on the professional front. The evergreen actor has a couple of highly anticipated projects in the pipeline. He is set to play the role of Colonel Vikrant Kaul in the upcoming film 'Alpha'.
Furthermore, he will also be seen in Siddharth Anand's directorial venture, 'King'. This big-budget film features Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role and boasts an ensemble cast including Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Suhana Khan, and Arshad Warsi. The official release dates for both films are yet to be announced by the makers.
