MUMBAI : Rajan Shahi's "Anupamaa" became the audience's favourite in no time. This year team "Anupamaa" has welcomed their first Bappa on the set. And though the pandemic has affected the grandeur of the celebration, the cast and crew is still in a celebratory mood, as its Sudhanshu Pandey's birthday as well.

The actor, who plays Vanraj in the popular show, turned an year older today and will be celebrating his birthday along with Bappa's arrival on the set.

The producer said, "This is the first year of Ganpati celebration and sthapana on the sets of 'Anupamaa', which is Director's Kut Production's new baby. Its an extremely auspicious day and its Sudhanshu Pandey's birthday as well so we will be having two celebrations, the arrival of Bappa on the sets and also Sudhanshu's birthday."

He called Sudhanshu a genuine human being and said, "I wish him the very best, the way he has played Vanraj is beautiful, he is a great person and friend. I wish him the very best."

"Anupamaa" also features Rupali Ganguly, Madalsa Sharma, Paras Kalnawat, Aashish Mehrotra, Muskaan Bamne and Alpana Buch. Co-produced by Rajan and his mother Deepa Shahi, the show airs on Star Plus for Monday to Saturday at 10 p.m.