Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan is celebrating his 79th birthday today. People from across India are pouring their well-wishes and love upon him, who is also lovingly called Big B.

Amitabh Bachchan made his debut in Bollywood in 1969 with the film "Saat Hindustani". Till now, the celebrated actor has starred in more than 200 films and is revered in both Bollywood and Hollywood.

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He has been honoured with many prestigious awards and among them, the most noteworthy is the "Padma Vibhushan" (India's second-highest civilian honour) in 2015.

Many eminent personalities have offered their wishes and messages on Twitter on the occasion of the "Sholay" actor's birthday.   

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Happy birthday, @SrBachchan sir! May you continue to inspire us with your unparalleled brilliance. Good health and happiness always!

— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) October 11, 2021

Happy Birthday Amitabh Sir ❤@SrBachchan#AmitabhBachchan pic.twitter.com/rrDpQd44uH

— Mammootty (@mammukka) October 11, 2021

Your infectious laughter has warmed our hearts for years, Sir. Hoping for many many more years of laughter and good health to you. Happy Birthday @SrBachchan. pic.twitter.com/GSibCimsh9

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) October 11, 2021

My hero, my idol, my friend, my father!
Happy birthday Dad.
Love you @SrBachchan pic.twitter.com/8DzGRyoxEF

— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) October 11, 2021