Megastar Amitabh Bachchan's over four decade-long career in Bollywood stands as a "treasure of teachings" for actors and filmmakers, who have wished the Bollywood "legend" and Shahenshah the best of health on his 72nd birthday on Saturday.
A slew of Hindi film celebrities took to Twitter to share their wishes for the actor.
Here's what they tweeted:
Happy birthday to the formidable the legendary @SrBachchan . Thank you for the Inspiration Sir.. Health and happiness always.
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) October 11, 2014Reverence...Respect and immense admiration to @SrBachchan !! Happy birthday amit uncle! We are blessed to be around u pic.twitter.com/CwHxCsHRn7
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) October 11, 2014Happy birthday Amit uncle. @SrBachchan From watching your films to watching you work, you continue to inspire. Love & best wishes always.
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) October 11, 2014Happy birthday @SrBachchan . Thank you for inspiring us with your work and your being . You truly are the best actor we have .
— ANUSHKA SHARMA (@AnushkaSharma) October 11, 2014Many happy returns of the day to our beloved Bachchan Saheb @SrBachchan. Wishing you the best in life. Love & Prayers, AK.
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) October 11, 2014Happy Birthday Sir @SrBachchan .. There is no greater superstar than u..
— Genelia Deshmukh (@geneliad) October 11, 2014The world's collective wishes are like a 'force of nature' that honour you and love you. Happy Birthday Amitji!!! @SrBachchan
— Boman Irani (@bomanirani) October 11, 2014