In a moment that melted hearts across social media, Ankita Lokhande declared veteran actress Usha Nadkarni a ‘rockstar’ following the grand unveiling of ‘Gandhi Talks’ teaser. The event in Mumbai brought together stars from South and Hindi cinema, spotlighting Usha’s graceful presence.
Vijay Sethupathi’s ‘Gandhi Talks’ is no ordinary film. Billed as a silent spectacle with zero dialogues, it hinges on AR Rahman’s genius compositions to narrate the poignant tale of a jobless protagonist falling for Aditi Rao Hydari’s character next door.
Ankita, famed for her role in ‘Pavitra Rishta’ alongside Sushant Singh Rajput, was visibly emotional spotting Usha at the trailer launch. The duo shared a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law dynamic in the beloved 2009 series, with Usha as the formidable yet loving matriarch.
Taking to Instagram, Ankita posted a video of Usha, captioning it with profound admiration: ‘Aai, you’re a real rockstar, inspiring us all. So much to learn from your passion, dedication, humility, honesty, and simplicity even today. Love you immensely.’
The film’s ensemble is powerhouse: Arvind Swamy, Siddharth Jadhav, Mahesh Manjrekar, and more, under Kishor Pandurang’s direction. The teaser, amplified by Rahman’s music, has sparked widespread excitement online.
As ‘Gandhi Talks’ gears up for January 30 release, Ankita’s post serves as a beautiful ode to mentorship and enduring friendships in showbiz, resonating deeply with fans reminiscing about classic TV moments.