Actress Saba Azad is enjoying the success of her latest release Songs of Paradise. Adding to her joy, she recently received heartfelt praise from her partner, Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan.
The actor took to social media and expressed his admiration for the film as well as for Saba’s performance. He wrote that the genuine appreciation for the makers, technicians, and artists involved in Songs of Paradise has been overwhelming. Recalling how he had watched the rough cut months ago, Hrithik shared that the story and characters had moved him deeply, especially the role of Zeba, which filled him with tears of love and emotion.
He further added that the widespread applause the film is receiving has strengthened his belief that the universe rewards those who deserve it. Directly addressing Saba, he described her as an incredible artist who has created exquisite work and truly earned all the recognition coming her way. Hrithik acknowledged her years of struggle, frustration, and the challenges faced in an industry that often values social media following over genuine acting talent. He expressed that it filled him with immense happiness to finally see her getting the opportunities she rightfully deserves. Calling her performance one of the ten best he has ever witnessed, Hrithik concluded with an affectionate note, declaring his love and pride for her.
In a recent interview with IANS, Saba reflected on her musical journey and credited Songs of Paradise with helping her grow as a musician. She revealed that while her parents had exposed her to various genres, including folk, Indian classical, Western classical, and rock and roll, Kashmiri music had been unfamiliar to her apart from the Santoor. She explained that the film allowed her to deeply appreciate a rich musical tradition she had not explored before.