For her birthday bash, Ankita stunned in a strapless sage-green satin gown paired with a necklace. While Vicky complements her look in a classic black blazer teamed with a beige shirt and relaxed ivory trousers.

The actress exudes boss lady vibes as she poses with Vicky Jain and friends, Samarth Jurel, Elvish Yadav and Zaid Darbar.

She also posed with her girl gang, which included her co-stars from Pavitra Rishta days. Arti Singh, Minal Mogam, Aparna and Mishthi Tyagi surrounded her as she laughed.

Ankita Lokhande lights up the frame in a candid moment, as she is all smiles while posing with Aparna, Mishthi and Minal.

The actress penned a long note and reflected on the difference between friendship and a bond. She explained that while friendship is a gift from God, a bond is something we create with our own efforts and will.

Sharing how true friends stand with you both in the moment of sadness and happiness, she added, "Sometimes, we don’t realize how deeply relationships and friendships shape our lives. In moments of happiness, only a few people truly come forward to share that joy. And in moments of sadness, only a few choose to sit beside us and hold space."

Ankita expressed her gratitude for finding her chosen family in Mumbai, with whom she can share both her happiness and silence. "I feel incredibly grateful that in a city like Mumbai, I found my chosen people—people with whom I can share my happiness and my silences, my laughter and my tears. Each one of you who came to celebrate me and my day so beautifully reminded me how rich life truly is."

She also thanked her buddies for making her birthday so special, even in the absence of her husband. Ankita went on to share, "Thank you for making my birthday so special. I will always be grateful for this love."

She added, "And when people say friends become family, you all proved it. Even when Vicky wasn’t here, you showed up—for me, for my happiness—so I wouldn’t miss out on a single moment."

Expressing her excitement for the year to come, she added, "With this, I gently close the chapter of 2025—grateful, fulfilled, and humbled. Looking forward to 2026: another blessing, another presence, another success, and a new story waiting to unfold. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Happy birthday to me."

Vikas Jain had shared a heartfelt birthday message for his wife, Ankita Lokhande, expressing regret over not being able to celebrate the special day with her.

Ankita Lokhande looks radiant as she poses with Arti Singh and Aparna Dixit, bringing together a perfect blend of style, smiles, and girl gang energy.

Here's wishing Ankita a great year ahead!