Veteran actor and MP Kamal Haasan shared a deeply personal message for his daughter Akshara Haasan on her birthday, recalling the moment he first saw her and expressing his pride in the woman she has become.

The emotional letter shared on X, addressed “Dear Akshara,” captures a father’s affection and wisdom, resonating with fans for its poetic sincerity.

In the note, Kamal wrote that he first looked into Akshara’s mother Sarika’s eyes to thank her for “the wonderful gift” before seeing his newborn daughter. “Your mother told me you had her eyes. On inspection later I realised a bit of my brown was also seen,” he wrote, adding with warmth, “These are simple similarities that parents childishly claim. Let them be.”

He went on to praise Akshara for her growth, not just in appearance but also in thought, noting with pride that she has retained her innocence and curiosity. “You have grown into a beautiful person both in form and thought as well. I'm glad to see you have preserved the child within you as well. That child is mine too. Guard her well,” he added, signing off with “Forever yours, Bapu.”

Akshara Haasan, who turned 34 on 12 October, is an actress known for her work in Tamil and Hindi films including Shamitabh (2015) and Kadaram Kondan (2019). The daughter of actors Kamal Haasan and Sarika, and sister to Shruti Haasan, Akshara began her career as an assistant director before making her acting debut.

Fans and industry peers responded warmly to Kamal’s note, calling it one of the most touching public expressions of paternal love. The message reflects the actor’s well-known literary flair and his sensitivity towards family and relationships, qualities that have also shaped his cinematic storytelling.

The emotional birthday message adds another glimpse into his personal side — that of a father deeply reflective about love, legacy, and the innocence of childhood. Fans online praised the note for its sincerity, with many calling it “a letter only Kamal Haasan could write.”