Happy Birthday Amitabh Bachchan: Bollywood Celebs Pour In Wishes As The ‘Shehanshah’ Of Bollywood Turns 78!

As the veteran actor turned 78, the who’s who of the film industry shared birthday wishes for the actor on social media.

The Shahenshah of Bollywood Amitabh Bachchan turns a year older today (Sunday, October 11). And as the megastar celebrates his birthday today wishes are pouring in for him from every corner. With a career spanning over five decades, Big B was born to famous poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan and Teji Bachchan in Allahabad on October 11, 1942. As the veteran actor turned 78, the who’s who of the film industry shared birthday wishes for the actor on social media. Ayushmann Khurrana, Neha Dhupia are among the first ones to send in warm birthday wishes to him on social media. Here's how Bollywood wished Big B on his birthday: Ayushmann Khurrana

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

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

Happy birthday Bachchan Saab ... dher saara pyaar sir ???? @SrBachchan .... ???????????????????????????????????????????????? #oneandonly #legend pic.twitter.com/oO5TEUn4nU

— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) October 10, 2020

Wishing a very happy birthday to the one & only legend ! @SrBachchan Sir???????????? pic.twitter.com/1i3z8QDTAT

— Yami Gautam (@yamigautam) October 11, 2020

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 pic.twitter.com/HxGGhEds8K

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) October 11, 2020

So far Amitabh Bachchan has won five National Film Awards, 15 Filmfare awards, several awards at international film festivals, and the government of India bestowed upon him the Padma Shri in 1984, Padma Bhushan in 2001 and Padma Vibhushan in 2015. In 2018, he was honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award.