Actress Ankita Lokhande recently celebrated her birthday surrounded by her “chosen people,” expressing heartfelt gratitude for the connections she has nurtured over the years.
The Value of Friendship and Bonds
In a reflective moment, the ‘Laughter Chefs’ contestant highlighted the distinction between friendship and a deeper bond. She shared her thoughts on Instagram, stating that while friendship is a divine gift, a bond requires effort and intention to cultivate.
“Friendships and bonds are two very different blessings in life. Friendship is something God gifts us, something pure and effortless. Bonds, on the other hand, are created by us—built with time, love, effort, and intention,” she noted.
Ankita emphasized how true friends stand by you in both joyful and challenging times. “Sometimes, we don’t realize how deeply relationships and friendships shape our lives. In moments of happiness, only a few people truly come forward to share that joy. And in moments of sadness, only a few choose to sit beside us and hold space,” she added.
Gratitude for Chosen Family
Expressing her appreciation for her close friends in Mumbai, Ankita shared, “I feel incredibly grateful that in a city like Mumbai, I found my chosen people—people with whom I can share my happiness and my silences, my laughter and my tears. Each one of you who came to celebrate me and my day so beautifully reminded me how rich life truly is.”
She extended her thanks to her friends for making her birthday memorable, even in the absence of her husband, Vikas Jain. “Thank you for making my birthday so special. I will always be grateful for this love. And when people say friends become family, you all proved it. Even when Vicky wasn’t here, you showed up—for me, for my happiness—so I wouldn’t miss out on a single moment.”
Looking Ahead
Reflecting on the past year, Ankita expressed excitement for the coming year. “With this, I gently close the chapter of 2025—grateful, fulfilled, and humbled. Looking forward to 2026: another blessing, another presence, another success, and a new story waiting to unfold. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Happy birthday to me.”