Aparna Sen, the legendary filmmaker, actress, and trailblazer of Indian cinema, turned 80 on October 25. She celebrated the milestone quietly with her close family and friends. Known for her fearless storytelling and powerful screen presence, Aparna has left an indelible mark on both parallel and mainstream cinema, inspiring generations of artists along the way. A day after her birthday, on Sunday, her daughter Konkona Sensharma shared a monochrome picture of her on social media. Alongside the photo, Konkona wrote a heartfelt note celebrating her mother’s life and influence. She described Aparna as “defiant, courageous, loving,” and expressed how privileged she feels to be her daughter. Konkona Sensharma's birthday post for her mother, Aparna Sen, is unmissable! Konkona started her post with, "Happy birthday Mummum! My own private legend. My favourite story teller, my safe haven, my constant refuge and scrabble queen! The first to get up and dance in any room!" She then added, "What a privilege to have you as ours. To see you live life on your own terms. Defiant, courageous, loving and generous, extracting every joy and living every emotion deeply! Thank you for being the mother that you are - the best!" "I hope 10 years from now you’re still the first to get up and dance and show us all how it’s done! Congratulations on 80 Mummum, you make everything look good! I love you," concluded Konkona. Take a look at the post here: Earlier, veteran actress Shabana Azmi wrote a note for Aparna Sen, and it read, “With the gorgeous Aparna Sen on her 80th birthday. The superlatives that came her way this evening from her children husband and friends bear testimony to how complete a person she is and how effortlessly she glides into the roles she plays, filmaker , actor, mother, wife, grandmother and friend. I love you with all my heart Rina and admire you for all that you are Happy birthday.” Stay tuned!
Aparna Sen Turns 80! Konkona Pens Heartwarming Note For ‘Defiant, Courageous, Loving’ Mother: What A Privilege…
Aparna Sen, the legendary filmmaker, actress, and trailblazer of Indian cinema, turned 80 on October 25. She celebrated the milestone quietly with her close family and friends. Known for her fearless storytelling and powerful screen presence, Aparna has left an indelible mark on both parallel and mainstream cinema, inspiring generations of artists along the way. A day after her birthday, on Sunday, her daughter Konkona Sensharma shared a monochrome picture of her on social media. Alongside the photo, Konkona wrote a heartfelt note celebrating her mother’s life and influence. She described Aparna as “defiant, courageous, loving,” and expressed how privileged she feels to be her daughter. Konkona Sensharma's birthday post for her mother, Aparna Sen, is unmissable! Konkona started her post with, "Happy birthday Mummum! My own private legend. My favourite story teller, my safe haven, my constant refuge and scrabble queen! The first to get up and dance in any room!" She then added, "What a privilege to have you as ours. To see you live life on your own terms. Defiant, courageous, loving and generous, extracting every joy and living every emotion deeply! Thank you for being the mother that you are - the best!" "I hope 10 years from now you’re still the first to get up and dance and show us all how it’s done! Congratulations on 80 Mummum, you make everything look good! I love you," concluded Konkona. Take a look at the post here: Earlier, veteran actress Shabana Azmi wrote a note for Aparna Sen, and it read, “With the gorgeous Aparna Sen on her 80th birthday. The superlatives that came her way this evening from her children husband and friends bear testimony to how complete a person she is and how effortlessly she glides into the roles she plays, filmaker , actor, mother, wife, grandmother and friend. I love you with all my heart Rina and admire you for all that you are Happy birthday.” Stay tuned!
