Vignesh Shivan wishes Nayanthara’s mom on birthday with unseen wedding pic, emotional tribute: 'A woman I love so much'

Vignesh Shivan shares an unseen wedding photo with Nayanthara’s mother as he wishes her on her birthday. In his touching birthday tribute to his mother-in-law, the filmmaker said she is a woman he’s always looked up to.

Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan married on June 9, in a fairytale culmination to their love story that started out on the sets of a movie in 2015. The actor and filmmaker had opted for an intimate ceremony in Chennai. Now, Vignesh has shared an unseen photo from the wedding featuring Nayanthara’s mother as he wished her on her birthday. Along with their throwback photo, Vignesh also wrote a sweet birthday message for his mother-in-law, Omana Kurian.

Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan married in Chennai on June 9.

Vignesh is seen giving Nayanthara’s mother a kiss on the forehead in the candid photo. While Vignesh is dressed in his wedding attire – designer veshti, kurta and shawl – Omana is seen in a silver saree. Vignesh called her ‘my other mother’ as he wished her on her special day.

Vignesh Shivan with Nayanthara's mother Omana Kurian. 

In his Instagram post shared on Wednesday, Vignesh wrote, “Happy birthday dear Omana Kurian, my other mother. A woman I love so much and always look up to. Purest soul with a beautiful heart. Praying to God for your good health, peace, happiness and a lot of blessings.” Many appreciated Vignesh’s gesture and showered his birthday post with love. One person commented, “Most adorable click.” Many also wished Omana Kurian a ‘happy birthday’ in the comments section.