In a tear-jerking Instagram update, 90s icon Shilpa Shirodkar marked the 19th death anniversary of her beloved father Nitin Shirodkar, baring her soul about the enduring sorrow of loss.
The post featured an adorable throwback image of a young Shilpa nestled in her dad’s lap, evoking nostalgia and heartache. ‘Words can’t capture the depth of my longing for you, Papa. Nineteen years have passed since you departed, yet the memories keep you alive in my heart,’ Shilpa expressed.
She poignantly recalled the double tragedy of losing both parents—first her father on this day in 2007, then her mother in 2008. ‘I keep telling myself everything’s fine, but the pain only intensifies. You’re my unseen strength, but nothing fills the emptiness you left.’
A product of a cinematic lineage, Shilpa’s parents were stalwarts in film and stage. Her career skyrocketed with ‘Kishan Kanhaiya’ in 1990, where her chemistry with Anil Kapoor won over box-office crowds. After a glamorous run, she chose domestic bliss post-marriage in 2000, returning triumphantly to television in 2013.
Shilpa’s candid outpouring resonates widely, highlighting how time heals superficial wounds but leaves deep emotional scars, especially for those who’ve lost guiding parental figures.