PM Modi extended his wishes to Amitabh Bachchan on his 74th birthday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended his warm greetings to Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan on his 74th birthday, saying his versatility and humility has many admirers.
"Dear @SrBachchan, wishing you a very happy birthday. Your versatility & humility has many admirers. Praying for your long & healthy life," the PM tweeted.
Union ministers like Rajnath Singh and M Venkaiah Naidu, and Mr Bachchan's admirers from the film industry and the sports world took to Twitter to wish their favourite birthday.
"Birthday wishes to Shri Amitabhji @SrBachchan who is one of the finest actors of our country. May he be blessed with good health & long life." Mr Singh tweeted.
"Greetings to @SrBachchan on his birthday. May he be blessed with long life with good health," wrote Mr Naidu.
Actor Arjun Rampal, who shared screen space with Mr Bachchan in "Aankhein", tweeted, "Happy birthday @SrBachchan thank you for being such an inspiration, for setting such high standards. Love you always #thelegend."
"There are heroes & then there are Legends!! Happy birthday legend @SrBachchan," tweeted choreographer-director Farah Khan.
While Mr Bachchan's "Shamitabh" co-star posted, "@SrBachchan many many happy returns of the day sir:)."
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, known for his dry humour, wished Mr Bachchan in this manner, "I celebrate today when planets conspired to get Sri Harivansh Rai n Sri Teji ji's joint venture to give rise to phenomenon of @SrBachchan." "To the LEGEND... the best who is an inspiration to every generation!!!! Happy birthday Amit uncle @SrBachchan... you are the BEST!!" wrote filmmaker Karan Johar.
"Many happy returns of the day to a legend !a gentleman ! and one of the most humble human being I've ever met God bless you mr @SrBachchan," wrote criketer Yuvraj Singh.