Veteran actress Usha Nadkarni’s appearance at the ‘Gandhi Talks’ trailer launch left her ‘Pavitra Rishta’ co-star Ankita Lokhande overwhelmed with emotion. In a viral Instagram post, Ankita hailed the 82-year-old icon as a ‘rockstar’, celebrating her unwavering spirit.
The South Indian blockbuster teaser, released Tuesday, introduces a dialogue-free cinematic experience powered by AR Rahman’s evocative soundtrack. It follows an unemployed man’s heartfelt journey into love with neighbor Aditi Rao Hydari, promising raw emotion through visuals and melody.
Usha Nadkarni, revered in Marathi and Hindi entertainment, stole the show at the Mumbai event. Ankita, who calls her ‘Aai’, shared a heartfelt video, writing, ‘Aai, you are truly a rockstar—inspiring in every way. Learning so much from your passion, dedication, humility, honesty, and simplicity at this age. My salute and love.’
Fans recall their collaboration in ‘Pavitra Rishta’, the 2009 hit where Usha portrayed Ankita’s saas opposite Sushant Singh Rajput’s lead. That chemistry endures, now amplified by this public admiration.
Kishor Pandurang’s ‘Gandhi Talks’ features Vijay Sethupathi, Arvind Swamy, Siddharth Jadhav, and Mahesh Manjrekar in key roles. The trailer’s social media storm underscores its anticipation ahead of the January 30 premiere.
Ankita’s note transcends fandom, embodying respect for legends who continue shining, inspiring a new generation in Indian cinema.