Mumbai, February 21 – Television actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee shared that this year’s Ramadan feels particularly special, filled with deeper gratitude, love, and togetherness.
Devoleena posted on Instagram, sharing two pictures featuring herself alongside her gym trainer, Shanwaz Shaikh, and her adorable baby son, Joy.
“This Ramadan feels different… more gratitude, more love, more togetherness #Blessed #RamadanVibes #FamilyTime #devoleena,” Devoleena wrote in the caption.
Devoleena married Shanwaz in 2022. The couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy, in December 2024, and announced the name on Instagram in January 2025, describing their son as their "bundle of happiness."
Devoleena initially worked as a jewelry designer in Mumbai and first gained recognition when she auditioned for the dance reality series, Dance India Dance 2. She made her acting debut with Sawaare Sabke Sapne Preeto in 2011.
She took over the role of Gopi Ahem Modi in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya after Giaa Manek, which proved to be a breakthrough for her. In 2014 and 2016, she considered quitting the show due to the frequent time jumps, but continued playing the role until June 2017, after five years. She underwent spinal surgery for an injury that occurred on the show's set in 2013.
The actress then participated as a celebrity contestant in the 13th season of Bigg Boss. However, two months later, in November 2019, she left the show citing health issues.
In August 2020, it was announced that she would reprise the role of Gopi Modi in the sequel of Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, entitled Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2.
In July 2024, she signed on to portray the role of Goddess Chhathi Maiyya in Chhathi Maiyya Ki Bitiya, but in October 2024, she left the show due to her pregnancy.
In December, Devoleena celebrated three years of marital bliss with her husband.
She described her anniversary as a day dedicated to her loving, caring, and supportive husband.
Devoleena wrote, "I didn't get a moment to post today… and I think that's exactly what familyhood, parenthood, and motherhood feel like. Life happens, love continues quietly in the background. (sic)."
"Today is our anniversary — a day dedicated to the most loving, caring, and endlessly supportive husband I could have asked for. I thank my stars and Mahadev every single day for Shan being in my life."
"From my postpartum days to every phase that followed, he has stood by me with patience, strength, and unconditional support. Words will never be enough. But with him, living the life I once imagined — as a wife, a mother, and a woman — feels possible, real, and beautiful."
"Three years and counting… and my heart is still full. I love you more than words can ever say. @shanwaz7636", her special anniversary post concluded.