Sulbha Arya Turns 71, Shabana Azmi Writes Heart-Warming Note

Actor Sulbha Arya who has been seen in many films and television shows such as Kal Ho Na Ho, Sangharsh, Masoom and many others turned 71-year-old on July 15, 2021.

Celebrating her day, actor Shabana Azmi posted a birthday note. Azmi wrote, " To the warmest most beautiful person in our family Sulbha Arya Salgirah mubarak , khush raho , jeete raho sehatmand raho. Bahut saara pyar. ( Happy birthday, stay happy, live long, lots of love).

Sulbha Arya who rose to fame with her role in Shyam Benegal's Amravati Ki Kathayein went on to do many iconic roles on the silver screen and television. One of her most popular roles is of Shanti Masi in Sasural Genda Phool, an Indian television drama of 2010 admired by many.

Arya also appeared as part of the supporting cast in the popular Hindi film Kal Ho Na Ho. She played the role of domestic worker of Rohit (played by Saif Ali Khan). Even though her character did not have much dialogue in the film, Arya's character Kantaben is an iconic one. Her mute reactions are still used in many memes on the internet.

Sulbha Arya, a Maharashtrian, got married to cinematographer Ishaan Arya. He is famous for making films such as Garam Hava, Bazaar, Khoon Paseena among many other. Sulbha's sons Sameer and Sagar Arya have also made a name for themselves in the Indian film industry. Sameer Arya as a cinematographer has made his contributions in films such as Malamaal Weekly, Monsoon Wedding, Koi Mil Gaya and Shootout At Wadala.

Being born in the Ahsan family, Sulbha Arya's husband Ishan Arya is the first cousin of Shabana Azmi. Azmi's mother and theatre actor Shaukat Kaifi was Ishan Arya's aunt.

Over the years, Sulbha Arya has appeared in several television shows like Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein, Yes Boss and others. As per reports, she is going to be seen in an upcoming television show titled Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana. She will also be seen in Ranveer Singh's upcoming film Cirkus.