Manoj Bajpayee Wishes Amitabh Bachchan On His 83rd Birthday: ‘You Planted The Seed Of Acting In Me’

The entire B-town is beaming with joy as Bollywood’s biggest superstar, Amitabh Bachchan, turns 83 today. As Big B celebrates another year of grace and greatness, wishes have been pouring in from across

the film industry. From legendary actors to this generation’s leading superstars and an ocean of admirers, everyone is celebrating the ace actor whose stardom has spanned more than five decades.

Lovingly called the Shahenshah of Bollywood, Bachchan has not only achieved immense success in his illustrious career but has also inspired countless aspiring actors with his dedication, powerful performances, and commanding screen presence. Among those deeply influenced by him is acclaimed actor Manoj Bajpayee, who took to Instagram to express his heartfelt gratitude on the evergreen icon’s birthday.

Manoj Bajpayee’s Shows Gratitude On Amitabh Bachchan’s Birthday

Taking to Instagram, Manoj Bajpayee shared an unseen picture with Big B and penned one of the most heartwarming messages. His caption read, “You planted the seed of acting in me. Thank you, Amit Ji, for inspiring an entire generation. Wishing you good health, happiness and prosperity. Happy birthday, Amitabh Bachchan Sir.”

To complete the post, he added one of the timeless tracks, Are Diwano Mujhe Pehchano, from Bachchan’s cult classic Don (1978), sung by Kishore Kumar.

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Fans Join In

As soon as the post was shared, fans rushed to the comment section, overjoyed to see two legends of Indian cinema in one frame. One fan wrote, “The legends!” while another commented, “Two legends in one frame.”

A third fan added, “Happy Birthday to the Mahanayak Saheb,” while another paid tribute by quoting one of Bachchan’s iconic dialogues from his 70s hit Zanjeer.

Other Celebrities Extend Warm Wishes

“The Angry Young Man’s” special day has been flooded with heartfelt messages from colleagues and admirers alike.

His Kalki 2898 AD co-star wrote, “It’s a privilege to witness your legacy and work alongside you. Wishing you a wonderful year ahead, sir. Happy, happy, happy birthday!”

Ajay Devgn, who shared screen space with him in Runway 34, penned, “The toughest task was saying ‘cut’ when Sir delivered a shot. Happy Birthday, Amit Ji.”

Shilpa Shetty wished him “happiness, success and great health above all,” while Kriti Sanon shared a picture with him, writing, “Happiest birthday, sir! Your legacy, talent and warmth continue to inspire us all.”

Farhan Akhtar, who will appear tonight in a birthday special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati, wrote, “Happy birthday, Amit Uncle. What a pleasure and privilege it was to be with you on your birthday special. Listening to you and Dad reminisce about your life and times together was an absolute treat. The experience in itself is more valuable than any amount one could hope to win on the show. Wishing you good health and happiness always. Lots of love.”

Amitabh Bachchan’s Birthday Celebration in KBC

The Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17 will feature a special “AB Birthday” episode tonight, where host Amitabh Bachchan will be joined by the father-son duo, legendary writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar and actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar as celebrity contestants.

The episode promises heartfelt tributes, nostalgic conversations, laughter, and of course, a sweet cake-cutting moment to mark the day of India’s most celebrated actor.