Mahesh Bhatt’s Letter To Daughter Pooja Bhatt On Birthday

Pooja,

I tread softly through the dimly lit corridors of Ganatra Maternity Hospital, the sunlight casting a surreal glow. As I approach the glass door, my eyes fix on you, nestled in a crib beside another infant. In that moment, I’m struck by your chubby cheeks, flushed with anger – a tiny rebel protesting your abrupt departure from the realm of divinity into this harsh reality. Since then, you’ve journeyed through life, stumbling, rising, and ultimately finding your footing in a way only you could.

Each season of your life has sculpted you into the person you are today, yet the river of existence flows endlessly. I often find myself marvelling at your resemblance to our darling Raha – both brimming with innocence and an insatiable thirst for life. Happy birthday, my dear child. As you navigate the depths of life’s ocean, it will both enchant and bewilder you. Your task is to seek your truth relentlessly, yet never fully grasp it. For the day you do, you cease to truly live. I’m grateful you continue to search.

Mahesh Bhatt