My mom is my best friend, says Amruta Khanvilkar

For me, the one relationship in my life that I cherish the most has to be the one I share with my parents, especially my mother.

I am closest to my mother as she is my rock, my pillar of strength and my world. Not only has she stood by me through all times — happy, sad and otherwise — but there have even been moments when I had completely lost hope, and her immense belief in me had lifted me up.

Her faith in me has made me a stronger person. She is also like my best friend — always around to support me whenever I need it the most.

She advises me well, and helps me unwind like no one else can. Am I blessed? That would be an understatement.

It is surreal to have this kind of a support system. She is just there because she loves me, and that is all that matters.

Amruta is an actress