Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt wished her father, popular filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, on his 76th birthday with a sweet note on social media. In a heart-warming Instagram post, the Jigra star expressed her love and admiration for her father, highlighting his unwavering presence and support throughout her life.

“Sometimes all you have to do in life is show up… you always have and always will. Happy birthday Papa/G-Pa. There’s no one like you,” Alia wrote in the post.

Mahesh Bhatt’s wife Soni Razdan shared throwback pictures of the filmmaker to wish him on his birthday. She wrote, “From a boy I never knew to a beautiful man… Happy birthday darling. I wish you so much more… can’t imagine life without you.”

Mahesh Bhatt, known for his brilliant films like Arth, Zakhm and Sadak, has had a great influence on Alia’s career. His guidance and advice have undoubtedly contributed to her success as an actress.

On the work front, Alia Bhatt was last seen in the Netflix film Heart of Stone opposite Gal Gadot. Her last Bollywood release was Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. She will next be seen in Zigra and is currently shooting for the spy-thriller Alpha.