Bollywood wishes Amitabh Bachchan on his 78th birthday

Stars conveyed their best wishes over social media.

As legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan rang in his 78th birthday on Sunday, Ayushmann Khurrana, Neha Dhupia were among the first Bollywood celebrities to wish him on social media.

Bachchan's Gulabo Sitabo co-star Ayushmann Khurrana took to Instagram Stories to share a picture of them together from their recent film, along with a heartfelt note in Hindi, which translates to, "Happy birthday, Amitabh Ji. I had a dream since childhood to work with you one day, and that dream came true so let's call that a blessing. Your contribution to this industry is priceless. We all will be thankful to you."
Actor Neha Dhupia took to Twitter to extend wishes to Bachchan by sharing an old picture with him. "Happy birthday Bachchan Saab ... dher saara pyaar sir @SrBachchan ....#oneandonly #legend" she wrote.

Many happy returns of the day dear Amitji. Prayers and best wishes for a great year ahead Sir ??@SrBachchan pic.twitter.com/joqUulMPUy
- Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) October 11, 2020

Telugu star Mahesh Babu wrote: "Wishing the living legend @SrBachchan a very Happy Birthday. You're an inspiration for me and a million others around the world. Happiness and good health always sir."

Superstar Mohanlal tagged Big B as a true gem. He wrote: "A true gem of the Indian Cinema! Happy Birthday @SrBachchanji. Love and prayers.#HappyBirthdayAmitabhBachchan"

From being your fan (will always be) to having the privilege of sharing screen space with you. It's been like a surreal experience just knowing you. Your aura & persona still leave me awestruck. Wish you great health, love, & success always. Happy birthday, @SrBachchan!
Love you! pic.twitter.com/TYENm0kqpS
- SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA (@TheShilpaShetty) October 11, 2020

Actor Ajay Devgn, who has shared screen space with Amitabh in films like Satyagraha, Khakee and Major Saab said: "Many happy returns of the day dear Amitji. Prayers and best wishes for a great year ahead Sir."

Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra wished and said: "Greetings for the Day Amitji peace, health and happiness for ever and ever. @SrBachchan."

Actor Prabhas, who will be seen sharing screen space with Bachchan in a multi-lingual mega production, which is slated to release in 2022, said: "Many many happy returns of the day to the legendary @amitabhbachchan sir. Thank you for inspiring us all!"

Actress Aditi Rao Hydari wrote: "Then, now and forever a legend. Happy happiest birthday @SrBachchan sir."

Actress Yami Gautam, who worked with the thespian in Sarkar 3, said: "Wishing a very happy birthday to the one & only legend ! A@SrBachchan Sir."

Actress Nimrat Kaur tweeted: "Wishing great health, the most robust incredible life filled with love and loved ones all around to the one, only and forever astounding Mr. @SrBachchan!! #HappyBirthdayAmitabhBachchan"

Actor Riteish Deshmukh, who was seen alongside Amitabh in the 2009 fantasy movie Aladin, shared a throwback photograph and said: "Happy Birthday Dearest @SrBachchan ji, May god grace you the best of health & long life. Thank you for giving me an opportunity to be in the same frame as you. Gods have surely blessed me. #HappyBirthdayAmitabhBachchan. @juniorbachchan & me having our own moment as @SrBachchan Sir on stage. Don't miss our version of the Iconic Saara Jamana Jacket with lights. The Unforgettable Tour 2008. #HappyBirthdayAmitabhBachchan."

Actor Ali Fazal just wrote: "Happy Birthday sir."

Wishing great health, the most robust incredible life filled with love and loved ones all around to the one, only and forever astounding Mr. @SrBachchan!! #HappyBirthdayAmitabhBachchan
- Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) October 11, 2020

Actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra shared, "From being your fan (will always be) to having the privilege of sharing screen space with you. It's been like a surreal experience just knowing you. Your aura & persona still leave me awestruck. Wish you great health, love, and success always. Happy birthday, @SrBachchan! Love you!"

Actress Athiya Shetty said: "Happy happy birthday @SrBachchan ji, thank you for always inspiring us, the world learns from you everyday. I wish you an abundance of happiness and love. I hope you enjoy today, lots of love."

Actor Vivek Anand Oberoi wrote: "Here's wishing the legendary @SrBachchan sir a very happy birthday! Truly blessed to have had the opportunity to work with you and admire your brilliance up close. Your passion, intensity, discipline and dedication continues to inspire us all."

Actor R. Madhavan shared: "Happy BIRTHDAY @SrBachchanJi thank God for you."

Actor Darshan Kumaar called Big B the "most powerful, inspiring, iconic and legendary". He also wished him good health. (With inputs from IANS)