Akshay Kumar has the the sweetest wish for daughter Nitara as she turns 9: "Always stay Papa’s precious li’l girl"

Akshay Kumar has cause for a double celebration today. The actor’s daughter Nitara turned 9 years old today while his film Sooryavanshi finally got a release date. The actor took to social media to celebrate both occasions.

The star posted an adorable picture with his daughter sitting in his lap and hugging him. He penned a sweet birthday wish for Nitara in the caption saying, “No bigger joy in the world than a daughter’s tight hug. Happy Birthday, Nitara - grow up, take on the world, but always stay Papa’s precious li’l girl too. Love you.”

Bhumi Pednekar and Vaani Kapoor took to the comments section to join Akshay in wishing Nitara a happy birthday. Maneish Paul and Sharad Kelkar also showered love by posting hearts in the comments.

Not long after his post, the actor shared a BTS still from Sooryavanshi to announce that the film will finally be getting a theatrical release. The picture featured Ajay Devgn, Ranveer Singh Rohit Shetty, and him on what looks like the set of a police station.

In his post, her thanked Maharastra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and wrote, “So many families would be thanking Sh Uddhav Thackeray today! Grateful for allowing the reopening of cinema halls in Maharashtra from Oct 22. Ab kisi ke roke na rukegi - AA RAHI HAI POLICE #Sooryavanshi #Diwali2021”

The announcement for Sooryavanshi’s release came after the Maharashtra government announced their decision to re-open cinema halls in the state from October 22 following Covid-19 guidelines. Sooryavanshi will release in theatres on Diwali 2021, that is, November 5.