Actress Dia Mirza took to social media to pen a heartfelt note for her stepdaughter Samaira on her 17th birthday, calling her her “lifeboat” in an emotional post filled with love and warmth.

Sharing glimpses from their moments together, Dia wrote, “Happy 17th Birthday Baby Girl. You are everything you choose to be. May you always know you have us - to love you, root for you, hold you and make you feel safe. You are my life boat samairarekhi.”