'Shamitabh' actress Akshara Haasan who is presently shooting for an upcoming film out of Mumbai celebrated her 24th birthday on the sets yesterday 12th October. 

"I am shooting for an exciting project but I can't talk about it right now. I had a great time celebrating with the cast and crew. What's better than doing what you love to do on your special day?" said the actress.

Akshara had plans to celebrate her birthday with dad Kamal Haasan and sister Shruti Haasan after wrapping up the shoot but the actress was in for a pleasant surprise as mom Sarika took her by surprise as she visited her on the sets on Sunday.

"My mom (Sarika) is with me right now; she flew down on Sunday night especially to surprise me. I can't tell you how happy I was to see her. She is the first person to wish me on my birthday every year." said a visibly cheerful Akshara.

Akshara further added, "This year, she told me to be myself. And admitted that I made her feel really proud, besides my family, so many fans have wished me today. I feel humbled and pampered. This is one of my best birthdays."