Amrita Rao spends a quiet birthday

MUMBAI: Amrita Rao spent a quiet birthday this year by visiting Shirdi with her uncle and his family.

So no party, no merry-making? "For me, being with my family and praying for what I have is far more important than looking out for a good time," said the svelte actress, who turned 26 two days back.

"But yes, I got more SMS' and calls to wish me on this birthday than ever before, thanks to 'Vivah'. The whole day I was busy replying to the messages and greetings."

Amrita has just completed a Telugu film. "It's titled 'Athidi'. I'm paired opposite Namrata Shirodkar's husband Mahesh Babu who's the biggest star of Telugu cinema."

Post her charismatic performance in Sooraj Barjatya's hit 2006 film 'Vivah', Amrita has been looking for the right roles.
"Language is no barrier. The important thing is to do work that will take me beyond 'Vivah'."