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Sutupa Sikdar: Love is farm-fresh, not roses
14 Feb
Summary
- Sutupa Sikdar shared a unique Valentine's Day message.
- She recalled never celebrating Valentine's Day with Irrfan Khan.
- Sikdar suggested organic farm vegetables as gifts instead of roses.
On February 14, 2026, Sutupa Sikdar shared a heartfelt Valentine's Day message for her late husband, Irrfan Khan. She explained that they consciously chose not to celebrate the holiday, viewing it as a commercial invention. Sikdar humorously proposed gifting organic vegetables from their farm, an idea that her son found amusing and that evoked imagined playful banter from Irrfan.
Their generation grew up without the intense marketing of Valentine's Day and were content without it, according to Sikdar. She emphasized that their home respects individual choices, allowing their sons to celebrate if they wish. This Valentine's Day, Sikdar marked it as "Happy kathal day," underscoring that their love never needed a calendar.
The post also brought to mind the film 'O Romeo,' which was initially planned with Irrfan and Deepika Padukone. Vishal Bhardwaj and Irrfan shared a significant creative partnership in films like 'Maqbool' and 'Haider.' Irrfan Khan passed away in 2020, leaving behind Sikdar and their two sons, Babil and Ayaan.
