Smita Bansal, better known to us as 'Sumitra' of the renowned Balika Vadhu fame got a full fledged surprise yesterday mid-night dated 20th February, 2009.

It was her birthday the other day and Smita had no plans of shooting on that day. Unfortunately there was a shooting schedule required her to be there and poor Smita had no option but to come for the shoot. We heard the whole story from the horse's mouth itself.

Smita recalls, "I was in a bad mood when I came to know that I had to be there at the shoot yesterday. It is sad for me to that I wasn't spared even on my birthday", says the unhappy Smita.

This is certainly not the end of the story, if any of you guys are thinking so, because the Creative Head and Supervising producer of the show had something else in their mind.

Remembering the episode further brings smile on the actress's face, "Exactly at 12 mid night I saw a huge cake being brought at the table and then I understood the whole funda. What gave me a complete shock was the presence of my husband and my daughter on the sets."

"I am extremely thankful to all the people who were involved in this pleasant surprise and a special thanks to all my Creative Head and the entire production team for showing their love and gratitude towards me.

I never expected they would contact me and call my husband as well. On seeing him and my daughter I just could not control my emotions. It was a truly wonderful experience and a life long remembering birthday, " shares the smiling actress.