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Legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan turns 78 today, celebs pour love for 'Shahenshah' on Twitter

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Oct 11, 2020, at 06:44 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Legendary actor and Dadasaheb Phalke Award recipient Amitabh Bachchan, who has been contributing to Indian cinema over a span of more than five decades now, turned 78 on Sunday.

As he turned a year older, celebs and fans have flooded social media with greetings for the Bollywood veteran on his special day.

Big B in his latest tweet thanked his fans and well-wishers for their love and wrote about the "greatest gift" that he received from them.

"Your generosity and love be the greatest gift for me for the 11th .. I cannot possibly ask for more," wrote Bachchan.

T 3687 - .. your generosity and love be the greatest gift for me for the 11th .. I cannot possibly ask for more ..🙏 pic.twitter.com/Val1wZCMNh
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) October 10, 2020

The four-time National Award winning actor, who recently recovered from coronavirus, resumed shooting for Kaun Banega Crorepati 12 since last month and has been constantly sharing updates from the floor of KBC on social media.

He also announced his upcoming venture with Piku co-star Deepika Padukone. The film will also feature Baahubali star Prabhas.

Here's a glimpse of some of the wishes for Big B on his special day:

Wishing you a very happy birthday Amitabh sir. May God bless you with good health and happiness. Have a great day. 🎂 @SrBachchan
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 11, 2020

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 🙏 pic.twitter.com/6VhDYRGmFZ
— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) 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

A true gem of the Indian Cinema! Happy Birthday @SrBachchan ji. Love and prayers.#HappyBirthdayAmitabhBachchan pic.twitter.com/cBViSbLYNj
— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) October 11, 2020

Sending my warm birthday wishes to the legendary @SrBachchan sir 🎉 You are an inspiration to millions across the world. Wishing you good health & happiness always! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Jp7ufNqKaG
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) October 11, 2020

#AmitabhBachchan #BIGBBirthday

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