Bollywood has produced many legends and many more are in the making, but what sets Amitabh Bachchan, or Big B, apart from others is his willingness to embrace change and talent to reinvent himself. Times have changed since he made his acting debut in 1969 with Saat Hindustani. After many ups and downs in professional and personal space, Bollywood's angry young man of 1970s has come a long way in being one of the most respected and loved actors of all time. One look at his Twitter page, followed by over 30 million people, is enough to get a glimpse of his enduring popularity.
As Big B turned 75 on Wednesday, Twitterati have left no stone unturned to wish their idol on his birthday. In fact, on social media, the superstar's birthday seem to have a similar ring as that of a national festival. Among many Big B fans who wished the actor on Twitter were Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amul, who posted a collage of its popular ads featuring the actor.
Birthday greetings to @SrBachchan Ji . May god bless u with long ,healthy and happy life !! #Happy75thBirthdayABSir pic.twitter.com/WFnrttPyh2
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi177) October 11, 2017
Wishing @SrBachchan a very #Happy75thBirthdayABSir pic.twitter.com/4BLJB8mvx9
— Amul.coop (@Amul_Coop) October 11, 2017
India's famed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a beautiful artwork at Puribeach in Odisha wishing the superstar in his own way.
#Happy75thBirthdayABSir Evergreen Legend of Bollywood @SrBachchan . My SandArt at Puribeach in Odisha . pic.twitter.com/VsIe7SxgEO
— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) October 11, 2017
Among other popular personalities, who are stars in their own right, to wish the actor were:
— Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) October 11, 2017
Happy birthday, Amitji! I grew up watching your movies & it continues to this day. Your energy & enthusiasm is inspiring! We love you. pic.twitter.com/P8AaPKMShT
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 11, 2017
Happy Amitabh Bachchan Day to all ! 😍❤️🙏🏽 @SrBachchan #greatestofalltime pic.twitter.com/RRphkbfnEg
— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) October 10, 2017
Meanwhile, Big B wasted no time in reverting to his fans and admirers on social media and to thank them for their wishes.
T 2574 - The affection of greeting for the 75th, displayed over several mediums, overwhelms me .. a thank you shall never be enough pic.twitter.com/BH6d9JgsHW
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) October 10, 2017