Mumbai (Commonwealth Union)_ Amitabh Bachchan celebrated his 81st birthday in a joyous manner, and following the celebration, the Bollywood superstar took to Instagram to express his heartfelt gratitude to his fans and well-wishers. Sharing a collage that included an image from his meet-and-greet session with fans on the evening of his birthday, the collage depicted fans holding a long banner that read, “Happy Birthday Shri Amitabh Bachchan Sir From ABEF Team.” In his caption, Amitabh Bachchan conveyed, “This love and affection go beyond any effort to repay it… blessed and filled with unending gratitude.”
Amitabh Bachchan made special appearances to greet his fans three times, starting at midnight outside his residence, on the occasion of his birthday. Breaking from his usual Sunday tradition, the beloved superstar made his first appearance outside Jalsa at midnight, where fans had gathered to wish him a happy birthday. With warmth, he waved, smiled, and extended greetings to his fans with folded hands. On the evening of his birthday, Amitabh Bachchan ventured out for a second time to meet and interact with his adoring fans, adorned with garlands around his neck and a shawl draped over his kurta. As the night descended, he once again appeared at the gate of Jalsa to connect with his supporters.
Amitabh Bachchan’s birthday was marked with heartfelt wishes from his family members and industry peers. Shah Rukh Khan, sharing a picture from their recent endorsement work, wrote a touching message, “Tough runs don’t last….tough runners do. And Sir you are the toughest of them all. Last 30 years just being around you and breathing the same air as you has been a blessing. Wish you the best on your birthday… keep running & inspiring us. Sir and that Gym of yours… is unbelievable. Love you! @amitabhbachchan.”
In terms of work, Big B’s last appearance was in the family drama “Uunchai” alongside Anupam Kher, Parineeti Chopra, and Boman Irani, a film directed by Sooraj Barjatya that garnered positive feedback from the audience. Amitabh Bachchan is slated to appear in “Kalki 2898 AD” with Deepika Padukone and Prabhas, and he will also reunite with Rajinikanth in “Thalaivar 170,” directed by TJ Gnanavel.
