Amitabh Bachchan Celebrates 83rd Birthday with Love

Amitabh Bachchan Celebrates 83rd Birthday with Love

Amitabh Bachchan, the legendary Bollywood actor, celebrated his 83rd birthday on Saturday, receiving an outpouring of heartfelt wishes from fans and colleagues across the film industry. Stars like Prabhas, Shatrughan Sinha, and Srijit Mukherji took to social media to express their admiration for the iconic actor's remarkable career and lasting influence.

Bachchan's granddaughter, Navya Naveli Nanda, shared a touching birthday message on Instagram, posting a picture with him and writing, "Happy birthday nana." Prabhas, who starred alongside Bachchan in the Telugu film "Kalki 2898 AD," also shared his greetings, stating, "It’s a privilege to witness your legacy and work alongside you. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead, sir, happy happy happy birthday."

Ajay Devgn, who worked with Bachchan in "Runway 34," reminisced about directing him, saying, "The toughest task was saying ‘cut’ when the sir delivered a shot." Kriti Sanon expressed her admiration with a photo, stating, "Happiest birthday, sir! Your legacy, talent and warmth continue to inspire us all."

Shilpa Shetty wished him "happiness, success and great health above all," while Sonam Kapoor simply captioned a photo of him, "Happy Birthday Amit uncle." Veteran actor Jackie Shroff paid tribute with a collage of Bachchan's iconic film stills, expressing his "immense respect" for the star.

Filmmakers Shoojit Sircar and Mohit Suri also shared their best wishes. Sircar, who collaborated with Bachchan on "Piku" and "Gulabo Sitabo," expressed gratitude for the actor's influence on his career, saying, "Without him I wouldn't have been where I am today. I'm really fortunate that he agreed to work with me. Best wishes to him. I'm grateful he came into my life."

Suri, who began his career assisting on Bachchan's 2004 film "Aetbaar," shared his awe for the veteran's artistry, stating, "Happy birthday, sir. You are just one more year younger for all of us in our hearts. I had the fortune of assisting him in a film, and it was the most eye-opening experience for me."

Other stars, including Kajol and Farhan Akhtar, also sent their wishes. Kajol wrote, "Happy birthday to the reigning and forever rockstar @SrBachchan. May you have many more reasons to smile and laugh this year." Farhan shared his experience on "Kaun Banega Crorepati 17," saying, "Listening to you and dad reminisce about your life and times together was an absolute treat."

Bachchan's illustrious career began with his debut in "Saat Hindustani" in 1969, but it was the 1973 film "Zanjeer" that made him a household name. He became known for his portrayal of the ‘angry young man’ in the 1970s, delivering memorable performances in classics like "Don" and "Sholay." After a brief career slump in the 1990s, he made a remarkable comeback in 2000 as the host of "Kaun Banega Crorepati," transitioning into mature roles in films such as "Black," "Paa," and "Pink." His ability to reinvent himself over five decades has solidified his status as one of Indian cinema's most enduring legends.