Actor KritiKharbanda on Saturday completed 12 years in Indian cinema.
Recalling how she made her foray as an actor, Kriti took to Instagram and penned a lengthy post.
"12 years ago, on the 12th of June, I began a journey. As a teenager, I took my first steps into this industry, which has ultimately shaped me into the person I am today.
In my time as an actor, I've met so many people who I'm grateful for. I've learned lessons, and so much about myself. I found my calling, it became my identity. I've had the privilege of working with some of the best people in the industry. So, to everybody associated with my career- be it for a minute, a day, or the last 12 years, I have nothing but gratitude for you," she wrote. Kriti made her acting debut with the Telugu film 'Boni' in 2009, and since then she has never looked back. 'Raaz: Reboot' was her first Bollywood break. The film was released in 2016.
"From Pragati to Dr.Swathi, to Arti Shukla to rajkumariMeena, and now Aditi, somewhere along the line I grew up. I went from being an immature teenager who was timid to an adult who is strong and bold. I was a kid who loved playing dress-up and dancing to the kickass numbers of the '90s and now I get to do that for a living. I cannot imagine a bigger blessing. Today I watch a full generation and more perform to my numbers, recreating things that I have done, and the feeling is surreal," she added.

Kriti is super nostalgic. She even thanked her family, friends, teachers and fans for always supporting her.
"It can be hard to put into words how grateful I feel. I wouldn't be here without the support of my family, my friends, my teachers who gave me the confidence to believe I was destined for bigger things. A big shout out to my fans and fan clubs. You guys believe in me even when I have doubts, and that becomes the driving force for me to do better and believe in myself some more. You guys make me feel like the luckiest girl in the world," she said.