As Children’s Day brings with it a wave of nostalgia, celebrities across the film industry are revisiting some of their most heart warming childhood moments — the ones captured in grainy photographs, tucked away in family albums, and remembered with unmatched fondness.
Among them is actor Shanaya Kapoor, who takes a warm trip down memory lane as she reflects on the day that introduced her to the first great love of her life: her pet pug, Fefe.
Speaking to HT City, Shanaya smiles as she recalls the memory behind a treasured childhood photograph. The picture, clicked outside her grandmother’s home in Mumbai’s Lokhandwala, marks a moment filled with excitement and anticipation.
“This was taken outside my dadi’s house in Lokhandwala, Mumbai, right before we went to get my first puppy Fefe,” she shares. It was a day that remains etched in her heart — the beginning of a bond that defined her early years.
Talking fondly about the tiny pug who stole her heart instantly, Shanaya adds, “He was a cute little pug and my first love! The first puppy king of the house!”
{{/usCountry}}Talking fondly about the tiny pug who stole her heart instantly, Shanaya adds, “He was a cute little pug and my first love! The first puppy king of the house!”
{{/usCountry}}For her, childhood wasn’t just about toys and school breaks, but about the little joys that made everything feel bigger and brighter — especially the unconditional affection of a pet who became family. “Childhood was such a pleasant and fun time,” she says, reminiscing about days that were simpler, happier and filled with the warmth of home.
As Shanaya celebrates Children’s Day, she believes these memories — especially those surrounded by family, pets, and pure excitement — serve as a gentle reminder of the innocence and joy that shape who we become.