Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], As acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam turns a year older today, actor Aditi Rao Hydari shares a special birthday wish for him.

She shared a picture with the famous director on her Instagram handle and wrote, "Happy Birthday to our Mani Sir". Her fiance Siddharth was also in the picture.

Hydari was seen in Mani Ratnam's romantic drama 'Kaatru Veliyadai'.

Mani Ratnam, born on 2 June 1956, is a well-known and famous film director of India.He is one of the greatest names of the South, and he is known for his humility and commitment to his work. Mani Ratnam gave pan-Indian films like 'Dil Se', 'Roja' and 'Bombay' to the Hindi film industry. Their characters are usually easy to identify with and connect with. His story, characters, music and background soundtrack are all unforgettable. On his birthday, let's take a look at some of his best pan-Indian films.Talking about Aditi Rao Hydari, recently she walked the prestigious red carpet at the 77th edition of Cannes Film Festival.

Aditi is also being appreciated for her role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's debut series 'Hiramandi: The Diamond Bazaar'.

In a recent interview with ANI, Aditi recalled her experiences of working with the visionary director while expressing her heartfelt gratitude for the guidance and love she received during the filmmaking process.

He shared, “Sanjay sir is not just a filmmaker, he is an epitome of inspiration. His guidance goes beyond mere instruction; it is like a gentle hand that leads you into the labyrinth of creativity.,

"She believes that every woman, no matter where she comes from, deserves to be treated like a queen. And her story deserves to be told with great dignity, pride and courage. Hence, 'Heeramandi' Being a part of and being with Sanjay sir was incredible and I feel very blessed for that. I love Sanjay sir and it was amazing to work with him. '

Through the stories of prostitutes and their patrons, the series deeply delves into the cultural reality of Heeramandi.The series also stars Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Sharmin Sehgal, Taha Shah Badusha, Shekhar Suman and Adhyayan Suman.

It was a learning experience for Aditi to work with such a talented team of actors.

"Working with incredible people was very valuable to me. Also, it was surreal for me to work with Manisha ma'am, Sonakshi, Richa, Sanjeeda. There were so many people on the set who were incredible.We all wanted the best for each other, Manisha ma'am is so kind and encouraging, similarly, Sanjeeda, Sharmin, Taha, Fardeen (Khan), they are all great and incredible."