Marking a somber milestone, Bollywood’s 90s sensation Shilpa Shirodkar commemorated the 19th anniversary of her father Nitin Shirodkar’s death with an Instagram post brimming with vulnerability and love.
The accompanying image—a heartwarming snapshot of toddler Shilpa in her papa’s embrace—set the tone for her raw caption. ‘My precious Papa, the void you left defies description. Daily, I yearn for you indescribably. Those 19 years feel eternal, haunted by January 31, 2007, and July 18, 2008—the days heaven called my parents home.’
She continued, ‘Though I sense your watchful eyes and guiding hand from above, self-consolation only amplifies the hurt. Losing you is a pain that time can’t soothe. I adore you forever, wishing for your presence.’
With parents entrenched in Mumbai’s theater and film circles, Shilpa’s path was predestined. From a modest start in ‘Bhrashtachar’ to stardom in ‘Kishan Kanhaiya’ alongside Anil Kapoor, her talent shone bright. Post-2000 marriage to Aparesh Ranjit, she nurtured family before reclaiming the screen on TV from 2013 onwards.
This public display of filial devotion humanizes the star, fostering empathy and sparking conversations on coping with profound bereavement.