New Delhi: Kriti Sanon, the celebrated Bollywood actress, on Thursday completed a decade in the Hindi film industry.
Debuting alongside Tiger Shroff in the 2014 action film "Heropanti," Sanon has since carved a niche for herself with her versatile performances and undeniable charm.
To commemorate the occasion, Kriti took to Instagram to share a heartwarming video montage. The video encapsulates her journey, featuring clips from her films and behind-the-scenes moments from the sets. A particularly poignant highlight is the footage of Kriti receiving the Best Actress National Award last year for her stellar performance in "Mimi."
In her heartfelt Instagram post, Kriti reflected on her decade-long journey. "It has been 10 years since my debut in the Hindi film industry! The best, most magical decade of my life so far! It feels like yesterday when I stepped on a film set for the very first time and felt... alive, like I was meant to be here," she reminisced.
Kriti's message continued, expressing her gratitude for the experiences and lessons learned over the years. "I’ve learned so much, grown and evolved both as a person and an actor, found some lovely friends and beautiful equations, and made memories that will forever make me smile," she wrote. She extended her heartfelt thanks to her supporters, emphasising the crucial role her fans and audiences have played in her journey.
"Eternally grateful to each and every person who has been a part of my journey, supported me, believed in me, taught me, or even walked along some distance... And a big heartfelt thank you to my fans and audiences for the constant love and support that has been my fuel!"
Sanon ended on an inspiring and optimistic note, encouraging others to dream big and work hard.
"Dream big, believe you can, give it your all, and repeat. "Because if I can, so can you!" she wrote, adding a tantalising hint of what's to come. "P.S. The best is yet to come!"
Kriti's decade in Bollywood has been marked by a variety of roles that showcase her range as an actress.
From the romantic comedy "Bareilly Ki Barfi" to the horror comedy "Bhediya" and her acclaimed role as a surrogate in "Mimi," Kriti has proven her mettle time and again.
This year, she impressed audiences with her portrayal of SIFRA, a robot, in "Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya" and her role as an air hostess in the female-led heist comedy "Crew" alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan and Tabu.