'Once A Friend...': Shatrughan Sinha's Old Photo With Modi Sparks Buzz On PM's 75th Birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 75 on Wednesday, September 17, and birthday greetings poured in from across the country and abroad. Leaders, dignitaries, and celebrities took to social media and other platforms to extend their wishes, with the day witnessing a flood of messages celebrating the prime minister’s life and leadership.

Among the most talked-about wishes came from veteran Bollywood actor and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shatrughan Sinha, who shared an old photograph with the Prime Minister on X (formerly Twitter). In his message, Sinha wrote, “Wishing our friend and friend of the society hon’ble PM Narendra Modi many many happy returns of the day. May God bless you in abundance with happiness, peace, joy, great well-being and a healthy

long life ahead always.”

Adding a personal touch, Sinha further shared pictures of the two together, underlining their long association. His post, accompanied by the caption “Once a friend always a friend indeed!!!”, quickly went viral, drawing wide appreciation on social media.

Once a friend always a friend indeed!!! pic.twitter.com/RyVIU44GpP

— Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) September 17, 2025

The film industry, too, joined in with heartfelt messages. Actors Manoj Joshi, Paresh Rawal, and Jackie Shroff, along with acclaimed lyricist and writer Manoj Muntashir Shukla, extended greetings, each highlighting Modi’s influence in their own way.

Shukla, in a post recalling landmark decisions of the Modi government, wrote, “Article 370, Triple Talaq, Ram Mandir… If we were to pick even these three life stories, we would forever be indebted to Narendra Modi. Happy birthday to India’s most illustrious Prime Minister.”

370, 3 तलाक़, श्री राम मंदिर,
एक महागाथा जैसे जीवन से सिर्फ ये तीन पन्ने भी चुन लिए जाएँ,
तो हम श्री @narendramodi के सदैव ऋणी रहेंगे.

भारत के सबसे यशस्वी प्रधानमंत्री को जन्मदिवस की अशेष शुभकामनाएँ!#NarendraModi #HappyBirthdayModiji #MeraDeshPahle pic.twitter.com/ZLxtnASBuU

— Manoj Muntashir Shukla (@manojmuntashir) September 17, 2025

Actor Sonu Sood lauded the Prime Minister’s leadership and vision, remarking, “History remembers those who reshape the future. Best wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for continued strength, clarity, and courage as he leads India into a transformative era. May your journey remain as fearless as your vision.”

History remembers those who reshape the future.⁰Wishing PM @narendramodi ji continued strength, clarity, and courage as he leads Bharat through a transformative era.⁰May your journey remain as fearless as your vision. 🇮🇳⁰#HappyBirthdayModiJi pic.twitter.com/DwPGmq3TPI

— sonu sood (@SonuSood) September 17, 2025

As tributes continue to flow in, the Prime Minister’s milestone birthday has become not just a moment of celebration but also an occasion for reflection on his political journey and the imprint he has left on India’s governance and global stature.