Ankita Lokhande Celebrates Birthday with Her ‘Chosen People,’ Says She Feels Deeply Grateful

Mumbai: Actress Ankita Lokhande marked her birthday surrounded by her close friends, describing the experience as deeply fulfilling and expressing gratitude for the people she calls her “chosen family.”

Sharing moments from the celebration on Instagram, the Laughter Chefs contestant reflected on the difference between friendship and deeper emotional bonds. She noted that while friendship is a blessing that comes naturally, bonds are consciously built through time, effort, love, and intention.

In her post, Ankita wrote that friendships are pure and effortless gifts, while bonds are created through shared experiences and commitment. She also spoke about how true relationships reveal themselves during both joyful and difficult moments, when only a few people genuinely stand by one’s side.

The Pavitra Rishta actress expressed appreciation for finding such meaningful connections in a city like Mumbai, saying she feels fortunate to have people with whom she can share not just happiness and laughter, but also silence and tears.

Thanking her friends for making her birthday memorable, Ankita said their presence meant even more as her husband, Vikas Jain, was not with her at the time. She added that her friends proved how friendships often evolve into family, ensuring she did not miss out on celebrating her special day.

Concluding her message, Ankita shared her excitement for the future, saying she was closing the chapter of 2025 with gratitude and humility, and looking ahead to 2026 with hope, positivity, and anticipation for new beginnings.

With inputs from IANS