Social media lit up when Ankita Lokhande penned an emotional ode to Usha Nadkarni after the ‘Gandhi Talks’ teaser launch. Spotting her ‘Aai’ from ‘Pavitra Rishta’ at the event, Ankita’s Instagram post went viral, dubbing the veteran a timeless ‘rockstar’.
‘Gandhi Talks’, Vijay Sethupathi’s ambitious silent film, dropped its teaser to rave reviews. Without a single spoken word, AR Rahman’s masterful music carries the story of a struggling man’s romance with Aditi Rao Hydari’s enigmatic neighbor.
The Mumbai bash saw Usha Nadkarni, a pillar of Marathi and Hindi TV-film worlds, enchanting attendees. Ankita, lead in the iconic 2009 serial with late Sushant Singh Rajput, where Usha was her on-screen mother-in-law, expressed pure adoration.
Her caption read: ‘Aai, a true rockstar and inspiration. Your passion, dedication, humility, honesty, and simplicity teach us all, even now. Love you.’ This glimpse into their bond tugs at heartstrings.
Directed by Kishor Pandurang, the movie stars Arvind Swamy, Siddharth Jadhav, Mahesh Manjrekar, blending South stardom with Hindi nostalgia. Rahman’s tunes have trailer views soaring.
Set for January 30 screens, ‘Gandhi Talks’ builds hype, while Ankita’s tribute spotlights industry camaraderie, honoring veterans who redefine dedication.