India wishes Amitabh Bachchan on his 75th birthday

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also wished the actor on his special day of the year.

President Kovind tweeted: "Birthday wishes to Amitabh Bachchan, film icon as well as unstinting advocate of social causes & nation building missions #PresidentKovind."

Modi said: "Happy birthday @SrBachchan! India is proud of his cinematic brilliance & support to many social causes. I pray for his long & healthy life."

Singer Lata Mageshkar posted: "नमस्कार. जिन्होंने अपने व्यक्तित्व और अभिनय से सारे विश्वको आनंद दिया है,उस महानायक@SrBachchan अमित जी को जन्मदिवस की बहुत बहुत शुभकामनाएँ (The person who has entertained the entire universe with his acting talent, I wish superstar Amitabh Bachchan on his birthday)."

In a message posted on his Twitter page, actor Aamir Khan said: "To the biggest superstar that India has ever seen...many happy returns of the day! May you always have good health, happiness, joy, excitement, adventure and fulfilment. may all your dreams come true, and may your list of dreams never end. Love. Your biggest fan. Aamir."

Actor Rishi Kapoor wished Bachchan and wrote: "We have done some interesting work together. Now await #102notout This time Comic Drama."

Filmmaker and actor Rakesh Roshan greeted by posting: "Amitji HAPPY BIRTHDAY #AmitabhBachan @SrBachchan."

Actor Ranveer Singh posted: "Happy Amitabh Bachchan Day to all ! @SrBachchan #greatestofalltime."

Filmmaker Sibhash Ghai tweeted: "Our heartiest wishes to amitabh of indian cinema -an institution of a great kalakar karmyogi n yodhha @SrBachchan."

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar said: "Happy birthday, Amitji! I grew up watching your movies & it continues to this day. Your energy & enthusiasm is inspiring! We love you."