Mumbai: Popular TV actress Shivangi Joshi, fondly known for playing the role of Naira in ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’, turned a year older on Tuesday (May 18). Several small screen celebs took to social media to wish the talented actress on her 26th birthday. Rupali Ganguly, who plays the titular role in ‘Anupamaa’, penned a heartfelt post for Shivangi on Instagram. 


Ganguly shared pictures with the birthday girl and lauded her for portraying the roles of Naira and Sirat with perfection. The ‘Saarbhai Vs Saarbhai’ star said that she cherishes her special bond with Shivangi. 


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“Happy Birthday Little one. You have to be one of the finest actresses of ur generation.... The way u have demarcated and portrayed Naira and then Sirat with such finesse is commendable. The connect between us is cherished. God bless u with health and happiness always,” Rupali wrote. 


 She said that she wanted to wish Shivangi in the morning but couldn’t due to network issues. Rupali added that she had to ask someone to provide her hotspot so that she could share a post for Joshi.  


Rupali’s post is too cute for words, isn’t it? 


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Both Rupali and Shivangi are considered one of the most talented small screen actresses. While Ganguly is winning hearts with her performance in ‘Anupamaa’, Joshi is entertaining the viewers in ‘YRKKH’. The two shows are produced by the same production house. 


Shivangi started her career with shows like 'Khelti Hai Zindagi Aankh Micholi' and 'Beintehaa'. She became a household name after she started playing the role of grown-up Naira in ‘Yeh Rishta’. Her sizzling chemistry with co-star Mohsin Khan has grabbed several eyeballs for the show. 


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‘Yeh Rishta’ has been dominating the TRP charts since the past 12 years. The show has managed to keep the viewers hooked on to their television sets with its drama-packed episodes.  


Here's wishing Shivangi Joshi a very happy birthday!