On National Cinema Day in 2023, Sitara Ghattamaneni, the daughter of the famous actor Mahesh Babu, shared a meaningful photo that highlighted her family’s deep connection to the world of cinema.She expressed her emotional connection to the film industry, which has been a part of her life from the very beginning.
Sitara posted a touching message on her Instagram account, along with a picture featuring her grandfather, Krishna Ghattamaneni, her father Mahesh Babu, her mother Namrata Shirodkar, and her brother Gautham Ghattamaneni, all captured in one frame.In her heartfelt post, Sitara emphasized the significance of cinema in her life, stating that it’s not just an industry but an integral part of her identity.Sitara said, “Cinema is just not an industry for me; it’s a part of my DNA.”
She spoke of her father, Mahesh Babu, as her inspiration and compared his relationship with cinema to that of his own father, the legendary superstar Krishna.She expressed her pride and gratitude for the cinematic legacy left by her grandfather, which has had a profound impact on her family.She celebrated the magic of cinema and thanked all those who support their cinematic journey.
National Cinema Day was introduced by the Multiplex Association of India (MAI) in 2022.It was created to commemorate the reopening of cinema halls after the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
On this day, significant discounts on movie tickets were offered to encourage moviegoers to support cinema hall owners who had suffered substantial losses during the pandemic.
At just 12 years old, Sitara has amassed over 1.5 million followers on her official Instagram account.She has a passion for dancing and frequently shares glimpses of her performances.
Recently, she also became a brand ambassador for a jewelry brand.
In 2019, Sitara lent her voice to the character of Baby Elsa in the Telugu version of the English fantasy film Frozen 2.She runs a YouTube channel called Aadya & Sitara, in collaboration with director Vamsi Paidipally’s daughter, which has garnered over 280,000 subscribers.
