On October 11, the legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan celebrated his 81st birthday, marking another year of his illustrious life.

This iconic figure is not only a Bollywood superstar but also a true global icon, adored by countless admirers worldwide. From humble beginnings, he has risen to become a towering presence in the Hindi film industry. With a filmography boasting over 200 films, Amitabh Bachchan rightfully holds a place as one of the most successful and influential actors in cinematic history. On this special day, his daughter, Shweta Bachchan, and granddaughter, Navya Naveli Nanda, came forward to extend their heartfelt birthday wishes.

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Shweta Bachchan chose the medium of Instagram to convey her affection and appreciation for her father. She shared a collage of four images that beautifully capture a tight and warm hug shared between her and her beloved father. In her caption, Shweta expressed her feelings with these words: “Happy 81st Papa. Big shoes (and hugs) no one can ever manage to fill.” Her heartfelt post attracted numerous comments from celebrities and well-wishers who took the opportunity to greet the iconic actor on his special day. Among the well-wishers were Chunky Panday, Maheep Kapoor, and Farah Khan Ali, who extended their warm birthday wishes to Amitabh Bachchan.

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Navya Naveli Nanda, who shares a close and affectionate relationship with her grandfather, used her Instagram stories to mark this special occasion. She offered glimpses of the birthday celebration held at Amitabh Bachchan’s Mumbai residence, Jalsa. One of these pictures portrayed the iconic actor hugging his three beloved grandchildren, namely Navya, Agastya, and Aaradhya Bachchan, while his wife and veteran actress, Jaya Bachchan, was also present. Navya accompanied the picture with the heartfelt words, “Happy Birthday nana,” adorned with a red heart emoji. Additionally, she shared another black-and-white selfie alongside the legendary actor, illustrating the depth of her admiration and affection for her grandfather, an image graced by a red heart emoji. Amitabh Bachchan’s 81st birthday was celebrated with love and warmth from his family and legions of fans across the globe.

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