Television actress Smita Bansal, widely cherished for playing the compassionate mother-in-law Sumitra in the landmark serial Balika Vadhu, has taken the internet by storm.

The 48-year-old star recently stepped out in a breathtaking bridal avatar, prompting a wave of admiration and nostalgia across social media. Rather than an on-screen role or a routine photoshoot, the occasion marked a genuine milestone: she renewed her wedding vows with her husband, television director Ankush Mohla, celebrating 25 years of marriage.

Smita Bansal Turns Bride Again At 48

The couple celebrated their silver jubilee anniversary with an intimate, romantic ceremony set against an open sky in Goa.The beachside venue featured floral decorations, rows of cream-draped wooden seating, and a decorative board bearing the message 'Ankush & Smita' dated 26 October.

Smita embraced a classic white wedding aesthetic, stunning guests in an elegant white bridal gown complemented by minimal jewellery and radiant makeup. Her husband Ankush donned a sharp dark suit. 

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Industry friends joined the festivities in Goa, including Smita's former Balika Vadhu co-star Neha Marda, along with Sangita Ghosh and Jayati Bhatia, who shared heartfelt glimpses of the ceremony online.

Smita Bansal Career And Work

Decades after entering the industry, Bansal remains a beloved household name.Long before Balika Vadhu established her as one of Indian television’s most memorable matriarchs, she was already a fixture on screen through iconic late-1990s and 2000s shows like Amanat, Kora Kagaz, Aashirwad, and Kasautii Zindagii Kay.

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Smita Bansal-Ankush Mohla Relationship

Smita and Ankush married in December 2000 and share two daughters, Stasha and Anaagha.The couple also demonstrated their chemistry to the nation when they participated in the celebrity dance reality show Nach Baliye 5 in 2012, where Smita earned praise for returning to the stage merely months after giving birth.

Fans flooded the comment sections of their recent anniversary posts with warm tributes, "Sumitra ji hasn’t aged a single day since 2008!" Another user wrote, "Proof that grace, poise, and beauty only get better with time."

FAQs

Why did Smita Bansal dress as a bride at 48?

Smita Bansal dressed as a bride to renew her wedding vows with her husband, director Ankush Mohla, in a romantic white wedding ceremony in Goa celebrating 25 years of marriage.

Who attended Smita Bansal's vow renewal ceremony?

Close family and television colleagues attended the Goa ceremony, including her Balika Vadhu co-star Neha Marda, as well as Sangita Ghosh and Jayati Bhatia.

What character did Smita Bansal play in Balika Vadhu?

She portrayed Sumitra Bhairon Singh, the empathetic and progressive mother-in-law to young Anandi.